Software Engineer III - GM Reg Reporting and Ops Tech

Senior Python Developer

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This job is responsible for developing and delivering complex requirements to accomplish business goals. Key responsibilities of the job include ensuring that software is developed to meet functional, non-functional, and compliance requirements, and solutions are well designed with maintainability/ease of integration and testing built-in from the outset. Job expectations include a strong knowledge of development and testing practices common to the industry and design and architectural patterns.

Experienced Senior Python Developer with a strong background in building scalable, high-performance applications within the financial services domain. Specializes in regulatory transaction reporting across jurisdictions such as CFTC, EMIR, and MiFID II, with deep knowledge of OTC derivatives and FX products. Proficient in full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including system analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and production support. Demonstrates expertise in Python application architecture, object-oriented programming, and secure, reusable code development. Skilled in integrating distributed messaging systems, RESTful APIs, and working within Unix/Linux environments. Brings a collaborative mindset and strong communication skills, with a proven ability to work across global teams and deliver enterprise-grade solutions. Committed to quality engineering practices, agile methodologies, and continuous improvement in both code and process.

Responsibilities:

• Codes solutions and unit test to deliver a requirement/story per the defined acceptance criteria and compliance requirements
• Designs, develops, and modifies architecture components, application interfaces, and solution enablers while ensuring principal architecture integrity is maintained
• Mentors other software engineers and coach team on Continuous Integration and Continuous Development (CI-CD) practices and automating tool stack
• Executes story refinement, definition of requirements, and estimating work necessary to realize a story through the delivery lifecycle
• Performs spike/proof of concept as necessary to mitigate risk or implement new ideas
• Automates manual release activities
• Designs, develops, and maintains automated test suites (integration, regression, performance)

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of software development experience on large, complex systems
• 5+ years of Object-Oriented Programming experience
• 2+ years leading other employees within a team environment
• Strong knowledge of version control (i.e. git, svn, etc.)
• Testing (unit, integration, etc.), along with test automation
• Excellent written & oral communication skills
• Agile development life-cycle experience with a strong knowledge of SDLC
• Ability to problem solve, apply reason, take initiative, use judgment, and perform multiple concurrent tasks
• Ability to prioritize, adjust, and push for completion of multiple tasks in a fast-paced organization

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with regulations such as CFTC/Dodd Frank, ESMA/EMIR, MIFID
• Good working experience with OTC derivative products and/or other financial products
• 5+ years Python programming experience in a development facility like Quartz, SecDB or Athena
• Distributed message system design/development
• Working knowledge of Unix/Linux
• Knowledge of how to build and use RESTful APIs
• Exposure to Front and Middle Office functions and controls

Skills:

• Application Development
• Automation
• Influence
• Solution Design
• Technical Strategy Development
• Architecture
• Business Acumen
• DevOps Practices
• Result Orientation
• Solution Delivery Process
• Analytical Thinking
• Collaboration
• Data Management
• Risk Management
• Test Engineering

Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor Degree or Equivalent Professional Experience

Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 40

Pay Transparency details: US - NJ - Jersey City - 525 Washington Blvd (NJ2525) Pay range $102,900.00 - $180,000.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education, and skill set. Discretionary incentive eligible This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan.