Application Programmer expert

Application Programmer ExpertImmediate need for a talented Application Programmer Expert. This is a 06+ month contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Rutherford, NJ (Onsite).Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).Key Responsibilities:Design, develop, and implement scalable backend systems using Python, with a focus on microservices and API-driven architectureBuild and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services for data ingestion, processing, and integrationDevelop data processing pipelines to handle structured and unstructured dataCollaborate with global Technology teams across multiple time zones in a hybrid environmentApply Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and backend engineering best practicesDrive resolution of complex technical challenges through analysis of system flows and business processesEnsure solutions align with enterprise architecture, performance, and scalability requirementsEstablish and follow standards for coding, testing, debugging, and deployment in backend environmentsPerform data extraction, transformation, and analysis to support business use casesImplement unit testing and TDD to ensure reliability and maintainability of backend servicesContribute to microservices ecosystem, including service integration and inter-service communicationSupport the integration of LLMs and GenAI capabilities into backend systems and workflowsMentor junior developers and promote strong engineering and coding standardsIdentify and manage risks, ensuring compliance with policies, regulatory requirements, and governance standardsKey Requirements and Technology Experience:Must have skills: - Senior Python backend + microservices + REST APIs Strong differentiator: AI tool experience (Copilot or similar) Process maturity: TDD, CI/CD, JIRA workflowNice to have: Splunk, monitoring, data pipeline experienceDomain: Risk/data-heavy environment (FS optional)Karat: Software Engineer - Python - SeniorBachelor's degree in computer science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field5–7 years of experience developing backend systems and services using PythonStrong proficiency in Python and related libraries (e.g., NumPy, Pandas)Experience building REST APIs and working in microservices or service-oriented architecturesExperience with data processing, ETL pipelines, or data engineering conceptsFamiliarity with LLMs and GenAI technologiesUnderstanding of distributed systems and backend integration patternsAbility to work independently and collaboratively in a global teamExperience with distributed data tools (e.g., Hadoop, Spark, Hive)Knowledge of databases (e.g., MySQL or other relational databases)Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes/OpenShift)Background in financial services, banking, or risk environmentsExperience with AI developer tools such as CopilotOur client is a leading Financial Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions.Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.By applying to our jobs you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Pyramid Consulting, Inc. and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here.