Python Developer

Apex Systems; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 89,544 - 93,676; Full time

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a Senior Python Developer in Jersey City, NJ for a hybrid, contract role. You will contribute to enterprise risk and finance tech, designing and delivering high‑reliability surveillance and compliance applications with a hands-on approach.

Responsibilities include building REST services, collaborating with researchers and auditors, and driving clean code through reviews and architectural discussions. Strong Python, ReactJS, and full‑stack capabilities are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on programming experience in an object-oriented language.
• Proven, production-level Python development experience.
• 3+ years of senior developer experience supporting front-office applications in banking or financial services.
• 3+ years as a quantitative researcher and/or developer, able to analyze complex domain-specific data.
• 3+ years of experience in REST services, ReactJS, or full-stack development.
• Strong experience with both Object Databases and Relational Databases.
• 2+ years developing risk and pricing applications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a hands-on senior developer primarily using Python, contributing to core components of compliance applications.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance applications with a focus on reliability and regulatory compliance.
• Own and manage assigned project tasks, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• Develop and support solutions, addressing audit findings and surveillance control enhancements.
• Build and consume REST services and collaborate on full-stack UI development.
• Partner closely with quantitative researchers, business analysts, compliance, and audit stakeholders.
• Analyze complex domain-specific datasets to support surveillance, risk, and monitoring use cases.
• Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Python

REST API

ReactJS

Full-Stack

SDLC

CI/CD

Job description

# Python DeveloperApply**Job#: 3044202****Job Description:****Python Developer****Location: Jersey City, New Jersey (Hybrid)****Duration: 12 months**Role OverviewWe are seeking a Senior Software Developer to join an Enterprise Risk and Finance Technology team. The successful candidate will play a hands-on development role, contributing to the design, build, and enhancement of mission-critical surveillance applications that support compliance and regulatory initiatives. This role requires strong technical expertise and ownership of deliverables across release cycles.Key Responsibilities* Serve as a hands-on senior developer primarily using Python, contributing to core components of compliance applications.* Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance applications with a focus on reliability and regulatory compliance.* Own and manage assigned project tasks, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.* Develop and support solutions, addressing audit findings and surveillance control enhancements.* Build and consume REST services and collaborate on full-stack UI development.* Partner closely with quantitative researchers, business analysts, compliance, and audit stakeholders.* Analyze complex domain-specific datasets to support surveillance, risk, and monitoring use cases.* Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives.Required Qualifications**Experience:*** 5+ years of hands-on programming experience in an object-oriented language.* Proven, production-level Python development experience.* 3+ years of experience as a senior developer supporting front-office applications within banking or financial services.* 3+ years of experience as a quantitative researcher and/or developer, with the ability to analyze complex domain-specific data.* 3+ years of experience in REST services, ReactJS, or full-stack application development.* Strong experience with both Object Databases and Relational Databases.* 2+ years of experience developing risk and pricing applications.**Technical Skills:*** Python* REST API Development* ReactJS / Full-Stack Development* Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), version control, and CI/CD practices.Preferred Qualifications* Knowledge of Fixed Income, Equity products and related market structures.* Experience or strong understanding of Trade Surveillance and Market Misconduct. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Jersey City, NJ, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** July 29, 2026**Pay Range:** $65 - $68 per hour