Python / Spark Developer

Job Title: Python / Spark Developer
Location: Newark, DE
Contract: 6+ Months
Only US Citizens and GC holders only

Job Description:
Teams are aligned with corporate partners’ evolving technology needs and the firm’s ever expanding technology controls agenda.
A top priority is building scalable corporate systems. Teams focus on:
Responding to the evolving regulatory environment and helping to meet the firm’s regulatory commitments by addressing internal and external commitments
Advancing the firm’s Roadmap programs -- Single Sourcing of data, Architecture Convergence, and Rationalization of Platforms
Adopting industry leading technologies to support best-in-class business capabilities for high performance computing and data storage solutions
Driving innovation across the firm’s corporate technology portfolio, increasing efficiencies through process automation, and Agile application development, with an emphasis on user experience and shorter development cycles
Investing in security & controls for cyber, access/entitlements uplift, data protection and application resiliency
Responsibilities:
The Python/Spark Developer will be a member of the teams that designs and develops robust automated solutions in partnership with Model Design teams and other stake-holder groups in Risk and Finance. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills and an understanding of data systems, and will execute the end-to-end implementation effort.
Develop, test, and maintain data and analytics needed for risk and finance models
Process analysis and process improvement,
Create and maintain technical documentation,
Contribute to the group’s knowledge base by finding new and valuable ways to approach problems and projects.
Deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines
Experience manipulating and summarizing large quantities of data.
Knowledge of the consumer lending lifecycle, including loan origination, sale/servicing, default management/loss mitigation
Degree in computer science or a numerate subject (e.g. engineering, sciences, or mathematics) or Bachelor's degree with 6 years of experience, or Master’s degree with 4 years of experience, or a Ph.D. and two years of experience.
2 to 4 years’ experience designing and developing in Python or Scala.
2 to 4 years’ experience in Hadoop Platform (Hive, HDFS and Spark)
3 to 5 years’ experience with Unix shell scripting
3 to 5 years’ experience with SQL
1 to 2 years’ experience with Machine Learning (preferably Spark-ML)
Knowledge of Java and Scala
Preferred Qualifications:
5 years' experience with version control tools and processes (Subversion, CVS, Clear Case etc.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree

If anyone might be intersted please send resumes to kmarsh@ayrglobal (dot) com or you can reach me direct at (571) 250-6817