Python Developer
About the role
We are looking for a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our MBS (Mortgage-Backed Securities) Risk & Pricing Technology team. The role focuses on development, enhancement of critical risk and pricing systems used by the business. The ideal candidate will have a strong technology background, solid problem-solving skills, and an interest in Fixed Income risk and pricing. This role requires hands-on ownership of production systems, contributing to ongoing development and enhancement projects as well as issue investigation, resolution, and continuous improvement. Candidate will be involved in monitoring production systems once fully ramped up.
Responsibilities: Contribute to development efforts, including enhancements, automation, and system improvements. (80%) Collaborate with business users and technology teams to understand requirements and deliver reliable solutions. Improve system stability, performance, and operational efficiency through automation and tooling. Participate in release deployment, testing, and production rollout activities. Ensure high-quality standards and controls are maintained in a fast-paced environment. Being included in the weekly team rotation of production system monitoring (20%) Analyze production issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable fixes and improvements. Continuously learn financial products, business workflows, and new technologies. Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing clear updates on issues and deliverables.
Skills Required: Strong programming experience in Python Experience with scripting languages (Shell scripting) Experience with data analysis and querying (e.g., Sybase, SQL, Excel) Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
Preferred: C++ OR Java programming skills and experience Knowledge of Fixed Income products, especially MBS Experience supporting production systems, including troubleshooting and root cause analysis Understanding of risk and pricing systems Experience with KDB+/Q or functional programming Familiarity with manual and automated testing Experience with AI assisted coding Experience with Perl scripting languages
About Open Systems Technologies
Open Systems Technologies is a tier-one vendor for the world's most competitive financial and technology companies, offering both full-time and contract recruiting services across the country. We offer a positive, entrepreneurial, high performing culture where all employees have the unique opportunity to run a full desk. Our office looks, feels, and operates like a start-up, but with the stability, clientele, and resources that only an industry veteran can provide.
At our core, we are structured to be flexible. With over 30 years of experience, OST has been able to stand the test of time and remains the leading provider of IT staffing solutions in NY due to our forward thinking and adaptability through fluctuating job markets and evolving work cultures.
Open Systems Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All decisions regarding employment will be made without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
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Python Developer
About the role
We are looking for a highly motivated and dedicated individual to join our MBS (Mortgage-Backed Securities) Risk & Pricing Technology team. The role focuses on development, enhancement of critical risk and pricing systems used by the business. The ideal candidate will have a strong technology background, solid problem-solving skills, and an interest in Fixed Income risk and pricing. This role requires hands-on ownership of production systems, contributing to ongoing development and enhancement projects as well as issue investigation, resolution, and continuous improvement. Candidate will be involved in monitoring production systems once fully ramped up.
Responsibilities: Contribute to development efforts, including enhancements, automation, and system improvements. (80%) Collaborate with business users and technology teams to understand requirements and deliver reliable solutions. Improve system stability, performance, and operational efficiency through automation and tooling. Participate in release deployment, testing, and production rollout activities. Ensure high-quality standards and controls are maintained in a fast-paced environment. Being included in the weekly team rotation of production system monitoring (20%) Analyze production issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable fixes and improvements. Continuously learn financial products, business workflows, and new technologies. Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing clear updates on issues and deliverables.
Skills Required: Strong programming experience in Python Experience with scripting languages (Shell scripting) Experience with data analysis and querying (e.g., Sybase, SQL, Excel) Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
Preferred: C++ OR Java programming skills and experience Knowledge of Fixed Income products, especially MBS Experience supporting production systems, including troubleshooting and root cause analysis Understanding of risk and pricing systems Experience with KDB+/Q or functional programming Familiarity with manual and automated testing Experience with AI assisted coding Experience with Perl scripting languages
About Open Systems Technologies
Open Systems Technologies is a tier-one vendor for the world's most competitive financial and technology companies, offering both full-time and contract recruiting services across the country. We offer a positive, entrepreneurial, high performing culture where all employees have the unique opportunity to run a full desk. Our office looks, feels, and operates like a start-up, but with the stability, clientele, and resources that only an industry veteran can provide.
At our core, we are structured to be flexible. With over 30 years of experience, OST has been able to stand the test of time and remains the leading provider of IT staffing solutions in NY due to our forward thinking and adaptability through fluctuating job markets and evolving work cultures.
Open Systems Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All decisions regarding employment will be made without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.