Senior Python Developer

Apex Systems; Jersey City, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems is seeking a Senior Software Developer to join the Enterprise Risk and Finance Technology team. The role is hybrid, based in Jersey City, NJ or Plano, TX, and contract-based for 12 months.

Responsibilities include hands-on Python development for compliance apps, REST services, and collaboration with researchers and auditors. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of OO programming, strong Python, and 3+ years in front-office banking settings with REST/React experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on programming in an OO language.
• Production-level Python experience.
• 3+ years as a senior developer supporting front-office applications in banking/financial services.
• 3+ years as a quantitative researcher/developer with data analysis.
• 3+ years of REST, React, or full-stack development.
• Experience with object and relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on Python development for core compliance applications.
• Design and maintain scalable, high-performance applications with regulatory focus.
• Own and manage JIRA stories for monthly release cycles.
• Develop and support solutions addressing audit findings and surveillance controls.
• Build and consume REST services and work on full-stack UI development.
• Collaborate with researchers, analysts, compliance, and audit stakeholders.
• Analyze complex datasets to support surveillance and risk use cases.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and improvements.

Skills

Python

REST API

ReactJS

CI/CD

Banking domain

Tools

Object Databases

Relational Databases

Job description

# Senior Python DeveloperApply**Job#: 3052696****Job Description:**Senior Python Developer**Location:** Jersey City, NJ/Plano, TX (Hybrid)**Employment Type:** Contract**Contract Duration:** 12 MonthsRole OverviewWe are seeking a Senior Software Developer to join the 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 technical expertise, ownership of deliverables across monthly release cycles, and active participation in resolving regulatory driven initiatives.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 JIRA stories, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery aligned with monthly release cycles.* Develop and support solutions, addressing audit findings and surveillance control enhancements.* Build and consume REST services and collaborate on full-stack UI development using modern frontend technologies.* 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.* Experience with both Object Databases and Relational Databases.**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.* 2+ years of experience developing risk and pricing applications.* Experience or a strong understanding of Trade Surveillance, Market Misconduct, and Global Markets Compliance.* Subject matter expertise or prior experience working on the internal technology platform. *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:** September 18, 2026**Pay Range:** $65 - $68 per hour