Python Developer - SQL

About The Company Motion Recruitment Partners LLC is a leading staffing and recruitment firm specializing in connecting top-tier talent with innovative organizations across various industries. With a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and excellence, Motion Recruitment Partners has established a reputation for delivering exceptional staffing solutions tailored to the unique needs of each client. Their extensive network and industry expertise enable them to attract highly skilled professionals for roles spanning technology, finance, engineering, and more. The company prides itself on fostering long-term relationships with both clients and candidates, ensuring a seamless hiring experience that aligns with organizational goals and career aspirations.

About The Role We are seeking a highly skilled Python Developer to join a prominent global bank's dynamic team in Rutherford, New Jersey. This is a contract position with a strong possibility of extension or conversion, offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge financial technology projects. The role requires a hybrid work schedule, with 2-3 days onsite per week, facilitating collaboration and innovation. As a Python Developer, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and implementing scalable machine learning systems that support the bank's data-driven initiatives. You will work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, leveraging your expertise to solve complex problems and deliver innovative solutions that enhance the bank's operational efficiency and customer experience.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess a PhD or master's degree in computer science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field. You should have over five years of industry experience as a data scientist, with a focus on machine learning modeling, ranking, recommendations, or personalization systems. Proven experience in designing and developing scalable, reliable machine learning systems for training, inference, monitoring, and iteration is essential. A strong background in ML/DL/LLM algorithms, model architectures, and training techniques is required. Proficiency in Python, SQL, Spark, PySpark, TensorFlow, or other analytical and model-building programming languages is necessary. Familiarity with tools and large language models (LLMs), as well as the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team, are key attributes for success in this role.

Experience with GenAI/LLMs projects, distributed data/computing tools like Hadoop, Hive, Spark, MySQL, and a background in financial services, risk management, or capital markets is highly desirable.

Responsibilities As a Python Developer, your primary responsibilities will include architecting, designing, and implementing robust Python-based solutions to support the bank's data science initiatives. You will lead global technology teams across different time zones, fostering a collaborative hybrid work environment.

Your role will involve driving object-oriented programming principles, mentoring team members in advanced Python coding techniques, and ensuring best practices in software development. Collaborating with management teams to integrate functions effectively, you will identify system enhancements and deploy new products and process improvements. You will resolve complex business and system problems through thorough evaluation and industry-standard practices. Ensuring application designs align with overall architecture blueprints, you will develop coding, testing, debugging, and implementation standards. Your in-depth understanding of business processes and infrastructure will enable you to develop innovative solutions and provide expert guidance to mid-level developers and analysts. Additionally, you will utilize shell scripting and Linux features, implement unit testing and test-driven development (TDD), and ensure high-quality, maintainable software delivery.

Benefits The role offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and well-being. You will have access to four medical plans to choose from, along with dental, orthodontia, and vision benefits. Additional perks include Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care, voluntary life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching, offering pre- and post-tax options. Paid sick leave, legal and identity protection plans, pre-tax commuter benefits, and a 529 College Saver Plan are also included to support your personal and family needs. The organization values work-life balance and provides a supportive environment to foster professional growth and stability.

Equal Opportunity Motion Recruitment Partners LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, as sponsorship is not available. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment screening. The company is committed to providing accommodations throughout the hiring process in accordance with its Employment Accommodation policy. Candidates are encouraged to communicate any specific needs in advance to ensure a fair and inclusive hiring experience.