{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"6637db8cd05920b2865716a2","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6637db8cd05920b2865716a2","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/6637db8cd05920b2865716a2","title":"Senior Python Developer","description":"Senior Python DeveloperWe are seeking a Senior Software Developer to join the 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 technical expertise, ownership of deliverables across monthly release cycles, and active participation in resolving regulatory driven initiatives.Location: Jersey City, NJ/Plano, TX (Hybrid)Employment Type: ContractContract Duration: 12 MonthsKey ResponsibilitiesServe as a hands-on senior developer primarily using Python, contributing to core components of compliance applications.Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance applications with a focus on reliability and regulatory compliance.Own and manage assigned JIRA stories, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery aligned with monthly release cycles.Develop and support solutions, addressing audit findings and surveillance control enhancements.Build and consume REST services and collaborate on full-stack UI development using modern frontend technologies.Partner closely with quantitative researchers, business analysts, compliance, and audit stakeholders.Analyze complex domain-specific datasets to support surveillance, risk, and monitoring use cases.Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives.Required QualificationsExperience:5+ years of hands-on programming experience in an object-oriented language.Proven, production-level Python development experience.3+ years of experience as a senior developer supporting front-office applications within banking or financial services.3+ years of experience as a quantitative researcher and/or developer, with the ability to analyze complex domain-specific data.3+ years of experience in REST services, ReactJS, or full-stack application development.Experience with both Object Databases and Relational Databases.Technical Skills:PythonREST API DevelopmentReactJS / Full-Stack DevelopmentSolid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), version control, and CI/CD practices.Preferred QualificationsKnowledge of Fixed Income, Equity products and related market structures.2+ years of experience developing risk and pricing applications.Experience or a strong understanding of Trade Surveillance, Market Misconduct, and Global Markets Compliance.Subject matter expertise or prior experience working on the internal technology platform.","company":"Apex Systems","rawCompany":"apex systems","city":"Plano","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-23T12:51:22.390Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1251.00","title":"Computer Programmers","slug":"computer-programmers"},{"code":"15-1254.00","title":"Web Developers","slug":"web-developers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Python Developer","description":"Senior Python DeveloperWe are seeking a Senior Software Developer to join the Enterprise Risk and Finance Technology team. 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