Python Developer

Pyramid Consulting, Inc; Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 124,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Python Developer for a 6+ month contract in Rutherford, NJ, onsite. The role focuses on building a high-performance, hybrid-cloud platform for massive-scale pricing calculations and robust job orchestration across distributed systems.

Requirements include 10+ years in technical roles, deep Python/C expertise, and experience with scheduling, ML-driven monitoring, and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP). Attractive hourly pay and full benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience designing/building massive-scale HPC applications.
• Degree in a highly technical field such as Computer Science or Quantitative Finance.
• Deep domain knowledge in financial derivatives and regulatory frameworks like FRTB.
• Expert-level experience with job scheduling, resource management, and workload optimization on large grids.
• Proven ability to design event-driven architectures and asynchronous notifications.

Responsibilities

• Architect and build a next-gen, hybrid-cloud platform for massive-scale pricing calculations.
• Design a sophisticated job orchestration system for dynamic priorities and resource optimization.
• Engineer an event-driven framework for the full job lifecycle and completion notifications.
• Develop robust error-handling and resiliency for distributed environments.
• Pioneer intelligent monitoring using ML for anomaly detection and performance tuning.
• Ensure secure, efficient data logistics moving terabytes of market data between on-prem and cloud.
• Collaborate with front-office quants to onboard and optimize pricing models for distributed compute.

Skills

Python

C

Job scheduling

Distributed systems

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS/GCP

ML monitoring

High-performance computing

Pricing models

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Quantitative Finance

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Job description

Immediate need for a talented Python Developer. This is a 06+months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Rutherford, NJ(Onsite).

Job ID:26-33454

Pay Range: $90 - $95/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and build a next-generation, hybrid-cloud platform for running quantitative pricing calculations at massive scale.


• Design a sophisticated job orchestration and scheduling system for dynamic prioritization and resource optimization across the grid.


• Engineer a robust, event-driven framework for managing the entire job lifecycle, including notifications for job completion.


• Develop a comprehensive error-handling and resiliency strategy for large-scale distributed environments.


• Pioneer the development of an intelligent monitoring platform using ML for anomaly detection and performance optimization.


• Engineer secure and efficient data logistics for moving terabytes of market and trade data between on-premise systems and public cloud environments.


• Collaborate closely with front-office quants to onboard and optimize their C and Python pricing models for distributed computation.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• 10+ years of professional experience with a proven track record of designing and building applications for massive-scale, high-performance compute (HPC) grids.


• A degree in a highly technical field such as Computer Science or Quantitative Finance.


• Deep domain knowledge in financial derivatives and a strong understanding of financial regulations like FRTB.


• Expert-level experience with job scheduling, resource management, and workload optimization techniques on large-scale grids.


• Deep expertise in building event-driven architectures and managing asynchronous notifications from distributed systems.


• Proven experience designing and building intelligent monitoring tools, ideally leveraging ML for anomaly detection.


• Expert-level experience managing workloads in a hybrid cloud environment, with knowledge of at least one major public cloud (AWS, GCP).


• Deep expertise in containerization, orchestration, and scheduling technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).


• Strong programming skills in languages common to high-performance and quantitative computing, such as C and Python.


• Proven ability to debug complex pricing and model-related issues by partnering directly with quantitative analysts.


• Prior experience in a similar role within the financial industry, specifically working on quantitative pricing platforms or large-scale risk calculations.

Our client is a leading Financial Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions.

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.