Genesis10 is currently seeking a Senior Python Developer for a contract position with a Global Financial Institution located in Jersey City, NJ. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity. This role involves supporting banking technology and Generative AI initiatives by building secure, scalable applications and advanced AI-driven solutions. The focus will be on critical document processing, risk analytics, and compliance reporting.
Responsibilities: - Develop object-oriented applications using Python with expert-level software engineering practices
- Work with Vector Databases for embedding storage and retrieval optimization
- Design and implement GenAI lifecycle management and RAG pipelines (chunking, embedding, retrieval, re-ranking, summarization) for banking use cases
- Evaluate and test embedding models and frameworks for performance, latency, memory, and cost optimization
- Apply prompt engineering, hallucination mitigation, and grounding techniques for AI solutions
- Build API-driven applications using FastAPI, API Gateway, and integrate with MongoDB, Redis, and front-end frameworks (Angular/React)
- Develop utilities, automation frameworks, and data pipelines to support AI/ML and GenAI initiatives
- Create monitoring dashboards and automation scripts for system health and performance
- Collaborate with DevOps teams using enterprise tools (Git/Bitbucket, Jenkins, SonarQube, Artifactory, Ansible)
- Work with large cross-functional teams to deliver secure, compliant, and scalable solutions
- Explore Agentic architectures for orchestration and multi-step reasoning in AI workflows
Requirements: - 5+ years of experience in object-oriented programming using Python with strong software development skills
- Primary skill in Python with secondary skills in Vector DB, Django, Flask, FastAPI, KAFKA, and Containerization (OpenShift, Docker)
- Deep experience in GenAI lifecycle management and RAG pipelines
- Expertise in prompt engineering and AI safety techniques
- Hands-on experience with MongoDB, Redis, FastAPI, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and API integrations
- Strong knowledge of model testing and evaluation frameworks for performance and reliability
- Solid understanding of DevOps practices and enterprise tooling
- Understanding of Kafka queue integration and configurations
- Ability to deploy python code on to containers using OpenShift and Docker
- Ability to work effectively with large cross-functional teams in a regulated environment
Desired skills: - Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and serverless architectures
- Knowledge of Agentic architectures and orchestration frameworks
- Exposure to AI/ML use cases in regulatory relations or risk analytics
Pay range: $58.26 - $66.26 per hour
Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position. If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply! Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.
For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10: - Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
- The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
- Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
- Behavioral Health Platform
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
- Voluntary Term Life Insurance
- 401K
- Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
- Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)
For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.
Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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