Java/Spark Developer

Jersey City, NJ, US • Posted 30+ days ago • Updated 4 hours ago
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Skills

  • Financial Services
  • Jersey
  • Interfaces
  • Dashboard
  • Front Office
  • Risk Management
  • Analytical Skill
  • Capital Market
  • Data Analysis
  • Mathematics
  • Computational Finance
  • Big Data
  • Apache Spark
  • OLAP
  • Database
  • Apache HTTP Server
  • Java
  • Python
  • SQL
  • Computer Science
  • Data Structure
  • Algorithms
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Natural Language Processing
  • Analytics
  • Debugging
  • Finance
  • Market Risk
  • Derivatives
  • Value At Risk
  • Stress Testing
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • MEAN Stack
  • Customer Service
  • Training And Development
  • SAP BASIS

Summary

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Market Risk Developer for a right to hire assignment with one of our premier financial services clients in Jersey City, NJ.

Responsibilities:
  • Architect and build robust, scalable data pipelines to ingest and process billions of trade-level PV calculations from various stress engines.
  • Develop and optimize large-scale aggregation jobs using Apache Spark, ensuring high performance and efficiency.
  • Design and deliver a suite of "intelligent data APIs" that provide flexible, on-demand access to both aggregated and non-aggregated risk data for teams across the firm.
  • Integrate Natural Language Processing (NLP) capabilities to create intuitive, query-based interfaces for data exploration, lowering the barrier to entry for complex analytics.
  • Load and model massive aggregated datasets into high-performance OLAP engines like Apache Pinot, Apache Druid, and Trino.
  • Build powerful, interactive analytical tools and dashboards on top of the OLAP layer, providing summary views and lightning-fast drill-down capabilities.
  • Partner directly with senior stakeholders in the Front Office, Quantitative teams, and Risk Management to understand their analytical needs and deliver innovative solutions.
Required Skills:
  • 10+ years of professional experience, with prior roles in the Capital Markets and Risk domains demonstrating deep expertise in risk aggregations and analytics while working directly with senior Markets and Risk quants.
  • A true passion for data, analytics, and solving complex problems at massive scale.
  • A degree in a quantitative or technical field such as Computer Science, Financial Mathematics, or Financial Engineering.
  • Expert-level, hands-on experience with big data technologies, particularly Apache Spark.
  • Proven experience with high-performance OLAP databases such as Apache Pinot, Apache Druid, or Trino.
  • Strong programming skills in Java and/or Python, and expert-level SQL.
  • Strong background in fundamental computer science concepts, including data structures and algorithms.
  • A mindset for 'AI-first' development, constantly looking for ways to embed intelligence into systems.
  • Experience or a strong interest in applying Natural Language Processing (NLP) to data access and analytics.
  • A knack for solving 'needle in a haystack' problems, with a talent for debugging complex data and access issues.
  • Experience in the financial industry with an understanding of market risk, derivatives, and risk calculations (VaR, Stress Testing, PV) is highly desirable.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and lead technical projects.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to collaborate with senior business and quantitative stakeholders.
SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: sgainc
  • Position Id: 26-01600
  • Posted 30+ days ago

Company Info

About Software Guidance & Assistance

Founded in 1981, SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider with a national footprint and headquartered in the shadow of Wall Street. We’re a certified women-owned business. We provide contingent staffing, direct placement, and professional and managed services to transform businesses and evolve careers. We’re small enough to tailor our services to each client and big enough to deliver for some of the world’s largest employers. Our professionals are experts in areas such as IT, finance, accounting, risk, and clinical.

SGA provides contingent staffing, direct placement, and professional and managed services nationwide for Fortune 500 companies, mid-size businesses and select startups.

Our core skillsets include all areas of technology – business & data analysis, cyber & network security, database administration, development & architecture, infrastructure, program & project management, quality assurance & testing. We also deliver talent across professional business functions such as finance, accounting, risk, and clinical.

Our Professional & Managed Services team delivers IT projects through onshore, offshore and hybrid delivery models. We develop software products, modernize applications, add features, and integrate and maintain systems. Our scope covers, among others, complex application suites, data management and visualizations, machine learning and mobile applications.

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