Senior Python Developer

Compensation

$68.25 - $68.25 / Hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Python Developer

Location: Jersey City, NJ

Duration: Contract - 12 months

Pay Range: $68.25/hr (W2)

Job ID: 407572

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Software Developer, Enterprise Risk and Finance Technology to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Python, Spark/PySpark, Hadoop, REST services, and ReactJS and a proven ability to design, build, and enhance mission-critical surveillance applications that support compliance and regulatory initiatives.

Responsibilities:

Serve as a hands-on senior developer using Python, PySpark, Spark, and Hadoop for core compliance application components.

Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance applications focused on reliability and regulatory compliance.

Own and manage JIRA stories to deliver high-quality outcomes within monthly release cycles.

Develop and support solutions on the Quartz platform, including audit findings and surveillance control enhancements.

Build and consume REST services and collaborate on full-stack UI development using modern frontend technologies.

Analyze complex domain-specific datasets for surveillance, risk, and monitoring use cases.

Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Proven, production-level Python development experience.

3+ years of strong expertise with Hadoop and Apache Spark/PySpark, building scalable distributed pipelines for batch and streaming data.

3+ years with Hadoop ecosystem tools including HDFS and Hive.

3+ years as a senior developer supporting front-office applications in banking or financial services.

3+ years as a quantitative researcher and/or developer, with ability to analyze complex domain data.

3+ years in REST services, ReactJS, or full-stack application development.

Strong experience with object and relational databases.

Solid understanding of SDLC, version control, and CI/CD practices.

5+ years of hands-on programming experience in an object-oriented language.

Preferred Skills:

Knowledge of Fixed Income, Equity products, and market structures.

2+ years developing risk and pricing applications.

Understanding of Trade Surveillance, Market Misconduct, and Global Markets Compliance.

Experience with the Quartz platform.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

Competitive compensation and benefits.

Opportunities for growth with global clients.

A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.

Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

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Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

DBHCXgVbGq2s-3297