This contract has an initial duration of six months with a likely extension
Key skills: Java, Python, Market Risk or VaR, Azure
Location is New York City on hybrid basis (3 days/week on site) - Locals to NY/NJ Area
USC/GC only
Senior candidates needed – keep rate below 80/hour
Local candidates strongly preferred, but not necessary
This is for a foreign bank- Mizuho Bank
Job Title: Senior Java Developer
Duties: Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable, and secure Java applications
- Implement distributed processing solutions using multi-threading and multi-processing orchestration
- Develop cloud-based applications on Azure, with experience in OpenShift, AKS or similar stack
- Write efficient SQL queries, stored procedures, and create views for relational databases
- Analyze data and perform data transformations using tools like SSIS or Databricks workflows
- Script automation tasks using Python
Skills: Required Skills and Experience
- 10+ years of experience as a Java Developer
- Strong proficiency in Java, SQL, and Data flow orchestration
- Expertise in Spring Boot, containers, and distributed computing
- Experience with relational databases, writing queries, stored procedures, and creating views
- Ability to analyze data and perform data transformations
- Experience with Databricks and Kubernetes is a plus
- Experience with cloud-based development using Azure Spring Apps is a plus
Additional Desirable Skills
- Knowledge of quantitative finance, especially of traded products
- Experience with sensitivity calculations and position valuations
- Proficiency in market risk measures such as VaR and stress testing scenarios
Education: Education and Certifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Relevant certifications in Java, Azure, or other technologies are a plus