Senior Full-Stack Python Engineer (Trade Surveillance)

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, 1 Point System, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!Hello,Hope you are doing well!!Job Title: Senior Full-Stack Python Engineer (Trade Surveillance)Location: Jersey City, NJ / Plano, TXContract only for W2 CandidatesJob Description:Project Details:Enterprise trade surveillance and compliance applications within Enterprise Risk & Finance TechnologyRegulatory‑driven initiatives delivered through the Quartz platformSurveillance and monitoring solutions covering Front Office and Global Markets activitySelling Points:High‑impact role supporting regulatory compliance and risk reductionStrong ownership and visibility across senior technology and compliance stakeholdersOpportunity to work on complex datasets, surveillance logic, and modern tech stackHands‑on senior developer role with end‑to‑end accountabilityCharacteristics of a Top Performer:Demonstrates end‑to‑end ownership of deliverablesProactively identifies and resolves issues impacting regulatory commitmentsComfortable working in fast‑paced, regulatory‑driven environmentsProduces high‑quality, well‑tested, and scalable codeTrusted partner to compliance, audit, and business stakeholdersSpecific Industry Terms Useful for the Search:Trade SurveillanceMarket MisconductFront RunningCompliance TechnologyGlobal MarketsRegulatory ControlsQuartz PlatformEnterprise Risk TechnologySurveillance ControlsJob DescriptionJob Description: We are seeking a Senior Software Developer to join Enterprise Risk and Finance Technology team. The successful candidate will play a hands‑on development role, contributing to the design, build, and enhancement of mission‑critical surveillance applications that support compliance and regulatory initiatives. This role requires strong technical expertise, ownership of deliverables across monthly release cycles, and active participation in resolving regulatory driven initiatives through the Initiative program on the internal Quartz platform.Job ResponsibilitiesKey ResponsibilitiesServe as a hands‑on senior developer primarily using Python, contributing to core components of compliance applicationsDesign, develop, and maintain scalable, high‑performance applications with a focus on reliability and regulatory complianceOwn and manage assigned JIRA stories, ensuring timely and high‑quality delivery aligned with monthly release cyclesDevelop and support solutions within the Quartz platform, addressing audit findings and surveillance control enhancementsBuild and consume REST services and collaborate on full‑stack UI development using modern frontend technologiesPartner closely with quantitative researchers, business analysts, compliance, and audit stakeholdersAnalyze complex domain‑specific datasets to support surveillance, risk, and monitoring use casesParticipate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and continuous improvement initiativesTop Technical SkillsetsPythonREST API DevelopmentReactJS / Full‑Stack DevelopmentTop Soft SkillsStrong verbal and written communication skillsSelf‑starter with strong ownership and accountabilityExcellent analytical and problem‑solving skillsRequired Qualifications5+ years of hands‑on programming experience in an object‑oriented languageProven, production‑level Python development experience3+ years of experience as a senior developer supporting front‑office applications within banking or financial services3+ years of experience as a quantitative researcher and/or developer, with the ability to analyze complex domain‑specific data3+ years of experience in REST services, ReactJS, or full‑stack application developmentStrong experience with both Object Databases and Relational DatabasesSolid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), version control, and CI/CD practices