Python / Spark Developer

AYR Global IT Solutions Inc; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A national staffing firm is looking for a Python/Spark Developer in Newark, DE to design and develop automated solutions, maintain data analytics for risk and finance models, and deliver results under tight deadlines. Candidates should have a degree in computer science or a numerate subject, with experience in Python, Scala, and the Hadoop Platform. This is a 6+ month contract opportunity with potential for remote work.

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science or numerate subject or equivalent experience.
• 2 to 4 years designing and developing in Python or Scala.
• 3 to 5 years with SQL and Unix shell scripting.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automated solutions in partnership with teams.
• Maintain data and analytics for risk and finance models.
• Deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.

Skills

Python

Scala

Hadoop

SQL

Unix shell scripting

Machine Learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or a numerate subject

Master's degree

Ph.D.

Tools

Hadoop Platform (Hive, HDFS, Spark)

Version control tools (Subversion, CVS)

Job description

AYR Global IT Solutions is a national staffing firm focused on cloud, cyber security, web application services, ERP, and BI implementations by providing proven and experienced consultants to our clients. Our competitive, transparent pricing model and industry experience make us a top choice of Global System Integrators and enterprise customers with federal and commercial projects supported nationwide.

Job Description

Job Title: Python / Spark Developer
Location: Newark, DE
Contract: 6+ Months
Citizenship Requirement: Only US Citizens and GC holders only

Scope

Teams are aligned with corporate partners’ evolving technology needs and the firm’s ever expanding technology controls agenda. A top priority is building scalable corporate systems. Teams focus on:

• Responding to the evolving regulatory environment and helping to meet the firm’s regulatory commitments by addressing internal and external commitments
• Advancing the firm’s Roadmap programs – Single Sourcing of data, Architecture Convergence, and Rationalization of Platforms
• Adopting industry leading technologies to support best-in-class business capabilities for high performance computing and data storage solutions
• Driving innovation across the firm’s corporate technology portfolio, increasing efficiencies through process automation, and Agile application development, with an emphasis on user experience and shorter development cycles
• Investing in security & controls for cyber, access/entitlements uplift, data protection and application resiliency

Responsibilities

• The Python/Spark Developer will be a member of the teams that designs and develops robust automated solutions in partnership with Model Design teams and other stake‑holder groups in Risk and Finance. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills and an understanding of data systems, and will execute the end‑to‑end implementation effort.
• Develop, test, and maintain data and analytics needed for risk and finance models
• Process analysis and process improvement
• Create and maintain technical documentation
• Contribute to the group’s knowledge base by finding new and valuable ways to approach problems and projects
• Deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines
• Experience manipulating and summarizing large quantities of data
• Knowledge of the consumer lending lifecycle, including loan origination, sale/servicing, default management/loss mitigation

Candidate Qualifications

• Degree in computer science or a numerate subject (e.g. engineering, sciences, or mathematics) or Bachelor's degree with 6 years of experience, or Master’s degree with 4 years of experience, or a Ph.D. and two years of experience
• 2 to 4 years’ experience designing and developing in Python or Scala
• 2 to 4 years’ experience in Hadoop Platform (Hive, HDFS and Spark)
• 3 to 5 years’ experience with Unix shell scripting
• 3 to 5 years’ experience with SQL
• 1 to 2 years’ experience with Machine Learning (preferably Spark-ML)
• Knowledge of Java and Scala

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years' experience with version control tools and processes (Subversion, CVS, Clear Case etc.)
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Additional Information

If who might be interested please send resumes to kmarsh@ayrglobal (dot) com or you can reach me directly at [phone]