Python Developer
12-month contract-to-hire Python developer role (via staffing firm Matlen Silver) at a private investment firm in NYC. Day to day: build Python/Pandas data pipelines, SQL queries, real-time feeds and REST APIs, support overnight business-critical processes, and assist with projection modeling and financial analytics for Risk, Finance, and Operations. Hybrid: onsite Mon-Thu, remote Fridays.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- New York, United States
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 3-6 years of professional software development experience
- Strong Python development skills
- Hands-on experience with Pandas and DataFrames
- Experience writing and optimizing SQL queries
- Understanding of data pipelines and real-time data processing
- Experience working with REST APIs
- Exposure to financial services or financial data
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Nice to have
- Experience with NumPy
- Working knowledge of Excel
- Exposure to the Flask framework
- Experience supporting production systems and troubleshooting operational issues
Full description
Python/Pandas Developer 12 Month Contract to Hire New York City Onsite Monday- Thursday 8:30-5:30 Remote Fridays Key Focus Areas
- Projection modeling
- Python development with strong understanding of financial concepts/language
- Deep Python experience
- DataFrames
- SQL
- Data pipelines
- Real-time feeds
- REST APIs
Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Excel (not expert level)
- Flask framework (team has a portal built on Flask, but experience is not required)
- NumPy
Python DeveloperAbout the Opportunity
Our client is a private investment firm operating across multiple asset classes, primarily focused on fund-to-fund exchanges. They are seeking a Python Developer to join a collaborative technology team responsible for supporting and enhancing critical business applications, data processes, and analytics solutions.
This is an excellent opportunity for a developer who enjoys working at the intersection of technology and finance and wants exposure to a variety of business functions, including Risk, Finance, and Operations.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain Python-based applications and services.
- Build and support data pipelines, real-time data feeds, and REST API integrations.
- Work with large datasets using Pandas and DataFrames.
- Develop SQL queries and support data management initiatives.
- Assist with projection modeling and financial data analysis.
- Provide support for overnight business-critical processes and troubleshoot production issues as needed.
- Monitor system events and participate in issue resolution efforts.
- Collaborate with Risk, Finance, Operations, and Technology teams on new initiatives and enhancements.
- Contribute to backend system improvements, migrations, and ongoing technical projects.
- Help improve the stability, efficiency, and scalability of existing solutions.
Required Qualifications
- 3-6 years of professional software development experience.
- Strong Python development skills.
- Hands-on experience with Pandas and DataFrames.
- Experience writing and optimizing SQL queries.
- Understanding of data pipelines and real-time data processing.
- Experience working with REST APIs.
- Exposure to financial services or financial data.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.