Python Engineer

Role: Python Engineer

Location: New York, NY (Onsite)

Type: Contract

Job Duties:

• Client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Python Developer with over 5 years of experience to join our team in developing a state-of-the-art electronic communications surveillance system. This system will monitor all voice communications, chats, and email messages of employees across the firm, ensuring compliance and security. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in writing high-performance, low-latency code capable of processing millions of messages daily, with expertise in Python, a solid understanding of data structures, design patterns, and familiarity with Java.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement a robust surveillance system from the ground up to monitor electronic communications in real-time.
• Write high-performance, low-latency Python code to handle large-scale message processing (millions of messages per day).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system architecture and ensure scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Optimize data processing pipelines using Apache Kafka for real-time message streaming.
• Leverage Amazon AWS for cloud-based infrastructure, ensuring secure and efficient deployment.
• Design and maintain database schemas in Postgres SQL for efficient data storage and retrieval.
• Integrate Collibra for data governance and metadata management.
• Utilize Airflow for workflow orchestration and scheduling.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and manage containerized applications with Docker.
• Use Artifactory for artifact management and dependency tracking.
• Apply advanced knowledge of data structures and design patterns to create clean, modular, and reusable code.
• Contribute to code reviews, testing, and documentation to maintain high-quality standards.

Experience:

• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a focus on Python.

Technical Skills:

• Expertise in writing high-performance, low-latency Python code for large-scale systems. o Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns.
• Familiarity with Java for cross-language integration and support.
• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka for real-time data streaming.
• Proficiency in Amazon AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS).
• Experience with Postgres SQL for relational database management.
• Knowledge of Collibra for data governance (preferred).
• Familiarity with Apache Airflow for workflow orchestration.
• Experience with Jenkins CI for continuous integration and deployment.
• Proficiency in Docker for containerization and Artifactory for artifact management.

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in financial services or compliance systems.
• Familiarity with surveillance or monitoring systems for voice, chat, or email communications.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements in the financial industry