job summary: Job Description: We are seeking a Senior Software Developer to join 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 strong technical expertise, ownership of deliverables across monthly release cycles, and active participation in resolving regulatory driven initiatives through the Initiative program on the internal Quartz platform. location: Jersey City, New Jersey job type: Contract salary: $54 - 64 per hour work hours: 9am to 5pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: 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 within the Quartz platform, 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 Top Technical Skillsets Python REST API Development ReactJS / Full‑Stack Development Top Soft Skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Self‑starter with strong ownership and accountability Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills Required Qualifications 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 Strong experience with both Object Databases and Relational Databases Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), version control, and CI/CD practices Desired Qualifications Knowledge of Fixed Income, Equity products and related market structures 2+ years of experience developing risk and pricing applications Experience or strong understanding of Trade Surveillance, Market Misconduct, and Global Markets Compliance Subject matter expertise or prior experience working on the Quartz platform within Bank of America qualifications: Required Qualifications 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 Strong experience with both Object Databases and Relational Databases Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), version control, and CI/CD practices Desired Qualifications Knowledge of Fixed Income, Equity products and related market structures 2+ years of experience developing risk and pricing applications Experience or strong understanding of Trade Surveillance, Market Misconduct, and Global Markets Compliance Subject matter expertise or prior experience working on the Quartz platform within Bank of America Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.