Applications Developer

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for an Applications Developer – I for a contract assignment with one of our premier Financial clients in New York, NY .

The Junior Developer role partners with the Actuary team, IT data team, and primary vendor to support the Actuarial Modeling and Data Management Platform. This position will be accountable for data development, integration, and application support, contributing to the overall performance and usability of the platform.

This is an exciting opportunity for a developer with strong Python skills and an interest in actuarial, risk, or financial systems to grow into a specialized engineering career. Exposure to C or high-performance computing is a plus, but not a requirement.

• Contribute to the development of platform features and enhancements using Python.
• Assist in building data pipelines and integration workflows to support actuarial modeling.
• Collaborate with senior developers on performance tuning and application reliability.
• Participate in testing, verification, and deployment of technical solutions.
• Partner with Actuary Model Development to provide data and tooling support.
• Work with Actuary Valuation teams to enable model analytics and workflow automation.

• An undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 2-5 years experience python developer
• Strong proficiency in Python with hands-on project or professional experience.
• Understanding of software development principles: testing, debugging, version control.
• Basic knowledge of data management, SQL, and cloud technologies (AWS/Azure).
• Strong problem-solving and documentation skills.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams.

• Exposure to C is desirable but not essential – a willingness to learn is valued.

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let’s work better together, we mean it. You’ll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do.

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