Backend Python Developer - AI ML Platforms

Job Description:

Position Number: 503288
Industry: Financial Services
Job Title: Backend Python Developer - AI ML Platforms
Job Location: Rutherford, NJ, USA, 07070
Work Model: Hybrid
Work Model Details: Hybrid -3 days onsite and 2 days remote
Shift: Standard Work Hours
Employment Type: Temp to Hire
FT/PT: Full-Time
Estimated Duration (In months): 6
Min Hourly Rate($): 55.00
Max Hourly Rate($): 60.00
Must Have Skills/Attributes: Banking/Financial, Machine Learning, Python, Spark, SQL, System Design
Experience Desired: Experience in designing scalable machine learning systems for training, inference, and monitoring (5+ yrs); Hands-on experience in Python development, ML modeling, and data science solutions (5+ yrs); Experience in building recommendation, ranking, personalization, and AI/LLM-based applications (5+ yrs)
Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Preferred Education: Ph.D / Doctorate

**C2C is not available**

Required Education
• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience in STEM

Preferred Education
• PhD or master’s degree in computer science, data science, statistics, engineering, or related field.

Required Qualifications/Skills/Experience

• 5+ years of industry experience as a data scientist, specializing in ML Modeling, Ranking, Recommendations, or Personalization systems.

• 5+ years of experience designing and developing scalable and reliable machine learning systems for training, inference, monitoring, and iteration.

• Strong background of ML/DL/LLM algorithms, model architectures, and training techniques.

• Proficiency in Python, SQL, Spark, PySpark, TensorFlow, or other analytical/model-building programming languages.

• Proficiency with tools and LLMs.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

• Architect, Design, and implement a robust Python-based solution.

• Lead global Technology Teams across different time zones, enabling a hybrid work model.

• Drive Object-Oriented Programming (OOPS) principle-based development and mentor team members to leverage advanced Python coding techniques and features.

• Partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals as well as identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements.

• Resolve a variety of high-impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards.

• Provide expertise in the area and advanced knowledge of application programming, and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint.

• Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation.

• Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals.

• Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions.

• Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary.

• Experience in using writing and using shell scripts and other Linux features.

• Implement Unit Testing and TDD to ensure software quality and maintainability.

• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm''s reputation and safeguarding Client, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering

to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills/Experience

• Experience in GenAI/LLMs projects.

• Familiarity with distributed data/computing tools (e.g., Hadoop, Hive, Spark, MySQL).

• Background in financial business, like banking and risk management.

• Should be familiar with capital markets, financial instruments, and modeling.

Overview:

Architect, Design, and implement robust Python-based solutions while leading global technology teams across different time zones in a hybrid work environment. The role requires driving Object-Oriented Programming (OOPS) principle-based development, mentoring team members on advanced Python coding techniques and features, and partnering with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet business goals. Responsibilities include identifying and defining necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements, resolving high-impact problems through in-depth evaluation of complex business and system processes, and ensuring application designs adhere to overall architecture blueprints. The position requires utilizing advanced knowledge of system flow to develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation, while developing comprehensive knowledge of how business areas such as architecture and infrastructure integrate to accomplish organizational objectives. The candidate will provide in-depth analysis and innovative solutions, serve as an advisor and coach to developers and analysts, implement unit testing and TDD practices, and leverage Linux and shell scripting capabilities. Additionally, the role demands strong expertise in machine learning systems, ML/DL/LLM algorithms, scalable model development, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies while maintaining transparency in risk management and decision-making.

Job Duties

• Architect, Design, and implement a robust Python-based solution.

• Lead global Technology Teams across different time zones, enabling a hybrid work model.

• Drive Object-Oriented Programming (OOPS) principle-based development and mentor team members to leverage advanced Python coding techniques and features.

• Partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals as well as identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements.

• Resolve a variety of high-impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards.

• Provide expertise in the area and advanced knowledge of application programming, and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint.

• Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation.

• Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals.

• Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions.

• Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary.

• Experience in using writing and using shell scripts and other Linux features.

• Implement Unit Testing and TDD to ensure software quality and maintainability.

• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm''s reputation and safeguarding Client, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering

to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

• Proactive.

**Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

**Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**