Our client, Financial Services is seeking a Application Programmer II to join their team. As a Application Programmer II, you will be part of the Counterparty Credit Risk Technology team supporting Sparck, the strategic Counterparty Credit Risk calculation and reporting platform. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on Python development, strong SQL skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across Risk Managers, Business Analysts, Middle Office users, and technology teams throughout the full SDLC. Job Title:Application Programmer II Location:Jersey City, NJ Pay Range: $55-$60/hr What's the Job?
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable, production-grade Python solutions for counterparty credit risk calculations and analytics.
- Build and enhance distributed and high-concurrency systems that support risk computation and reporting needs.
- Partner with Risk Managers, Business Analysts, Middle Office users, and technology teams to deliver requirements through the full SDLC.
- Write and optimize SQL queries and work with databases such as Oracle and/or Sybase to support data-driven risk workflows.
- Support production operations by participating in testing, deployment, and production support activities to ensure reliability and performance. What's Needed?
- 10+ years of enterprise software development experience, preferably within Financial Services.
- Strong hands-on Python development with solid object-oriented design and programming experience.
- Experience building scalable, production-grade applications and distributed/high-concurrency systems.
- Strong SQL skills and experience with databases such as Oracle and/or Sybase.
- Experience across the full SDLC, including design, development, testing, deployment, and production support. What's in it for me?
- Opportunity to work on counterparty credit risk technology that supports critical risk calculations and reporting.
- Collaboration with cross-functional partners across risk, business, and technology teams.
- Experience delivering production-grade Python solutions in an Agile environment.
- Exposure to modern development workflows, including AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot.
- A role that values analytical thinking, problem-solving, and clear communication.
Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:
- Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Health Savings Account
- Health Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Business Travel Insurance
- 401(k), Plus Match
- Weekly Pay If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells. ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.