Python Developer

Client Bank of America

Location: Jersey City, NJ - 3 days onsite/week.
Contract duration on W2 - 12-18 months

Position Overview: Python Developer
Pay range to offer - $60/hour to $65/hour (without benefits)
All Visa accepted.( H1-B sponsorships also available) on w2

Candidates should have stable project history (no short-term projects).
Must be local to the location, as the interview process will include 2nd round to be face-to-face.
LinkedIn must be verified from work email and must not be created recently ( look for profiles created before 2020).

Note for vendor-

Quartz is highly preferred (Only Ex-BOA candidates will have Quartz Experience)

Banking background is a must

Strong Python: must have

Strong SQL: Must have

Market risk/trading systems is highly preferred

Do not send junior Python candidates unless they are exceptionally strong in SQL + coding fundamentals.

Minimum 6+ years of relevant experience

Candidates should have stable project history (no short-term projects).
Must be local to the location, as the interview process will include 2nd round to be face-to-face.
LinkedIn must be verified from work email and must not be created recently ( look for profiles created before 2020).

Job Description

Description:

managing large-scale time series/historical pricing data platforms. Strong hands-on experience required in Python, ETL/data ingestion, transformation, batch processing, APIs, messaging queues, Quartz/job scheduling, and handling large datasets. Senior hire should be able to own design → architecture → implementation and help modernize legacy platforms gradually. Avoid pure AI/ML/data science profiles or candidates who only want modern stack rewrites. Must be open to working in legacy environments and solving real scalability problems.

Position: Senior Python/Quartz Developer -
Location: Jersey City, NJ
We are looking for a hands-on Quartz developer to join the Market Risk Technology team, with a focus on the Market Data domain. This role is critical to delivering key milestones on our current Market Risk platform and is ideal for a seasoned developer with deep expertise in Python and Quartz.
Key Responsibilities: Act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Market Risk platform, with a focus on the Market Data domain.
Design, develop, and maintain solutions using the Quartz framework, ensuring alignment with business and technical requirements.
Collaborate with global teams to deliver high-impact risk technology initiatives in an agile environment.
Analyze and enhance existing Quartz components to improve performance, scalability, and maintainability.
Ensure timely delivery of project milestones while maintaining high standards of code quality and documentation.
Partner with stakeholders across Risk, Finance, and Technology to support strategic initiatives and regulatory commitments.

Qualifications:7+ years of development experience, with strong proficiency in Python.
Hands-on experience with Quartz is essential; familiarity with Java is a plus.
Background in investment banking or financial services technology is highly desirable.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and in teams.
Why Join Us? This is a high-impact role offering the opportunity to work on some of the most significant risk technology projects in the firm. If you're a passionate Quartz developer with a strong interest in financial markets and risk management, we encourage you to apply.
Required Qualifications: Proven experience as a Quartz developer, with deep understanding of the Quartz framework and its application in Market Risk platforms.
Minimum 7 years of hands-on development experience, primarily in Python, with demonstrated ability to build scalable and maintainable solutions.
Strong familiarity with Market Data systems and their integration within risk platforms.
Experience working in Global Markets or Investment Banking environments, with a solid grasp of risk concepts and financial instruments.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a highly agile, global team, spanning the U.S., UK, Ireland, and India.
Exposure to Java is a plus, especially in the context of Quartz extensions or integration.
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering high-quality, timely solutions.
Extensive experience with the Quartz framework, including development, customization, and integration within risk platforms.
Strong understanding of investment banking, with hands-on exposure to Risk systems and/or product knowledge across asset classes.
Proven ability to work effectively in Agile/Scrum teams, contributing to iterative development and continuous delivery in a fast-paced environment.