Python Developer

Overview

Hybrid
$50 - $60
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 12 Month(s)
Able to Provide Sponsorship

Skills

Python
JavaScript
Financial Services
TypeScript

Job Details

Title: Python Developer

Location: Boston, MA (Onsite 4 days/week, Brighton office)

Duration: 12+ Months Contract

Pay Rate: Open, DOE

Client Industry: Risk & Investments / Financial Services

Skills Required:

Python (Test-Driven Development), FAST API, Next.js / React (TypeScript/JavaScript), Aurora RDS, SQL, AWS (Lambda / REST APIs), Mendix (low-code platform), Understanding of Bonds / Loans / MBS, Market & Risk Data

Job Description

Risk & Investments Technology team is responsible for building and maintaining the firm's strategic business systems supporting investment trading activity, pre- & post-trade functions, market & reference data, and risk reporting.

The selected candidate will work onsite 4 days a week in the Boston (Brighton) office and lead business solutions in the Risk & Investments domain using Python (including FAST API), Next.js React, Mendix & SQL.

Key Stakeholders & Functional Coverage:

  • Front Office: Trading desks & portfolio managers pre-trade planning, compliance, trading workflows

  • Risk Team: Credit, Interest Rate, Liquidity risk & ALM functions

  • Middle Office: Security Master, Portfolio & Entity reference data, Corporate Actions, Trade Settlement

  • Back Office: Treasury Ops Wire payments & cash flow processing

Technology Stack:

  • Mendix (UI), Python distributed computing (Aurora & Redshift backend)

  • Modern SDLC, TDD, Git-based reviews, change control & compliance-first mindset

Required Qualifications:

  • Strong Test-Driven Development in Python & Aurora RDS MANDATORY

  • 1 2 yrs experience in Python, FAST API, Next.js / React (TypeScript/JavaScript), SQL

  • Basic AWS knowledge (ALB, Lambda, REST APIs)

  • Financial services experience preferred Bonds, Loans, MBS

  • Fixed income pricing / Market Data knowledge is a plus

  • Bachelor's degree required

Interpersonal & Leadership Skills:

  • Strong stakeholder communication & global coordination skills

  • Ownership mindset, proactive execution, and deadline focus

  • Team-first attitude with strong analytical & problem-solving ability

  • Proficiency in MS Office & modern web-based tools

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