Python Developer

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Python Developer for a Right to Hire assignment with one of our premier financial services clients in Tampa, FL
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• Lead hands‑on implementation and architecture of Python frameworks for scalable, resilient, and performant applications.
• Develop solutions adhering to architectural standards, utilizing in‑depth technical and business domain knowledge.
• Design and implement agentic flows and build autonomous AI agents capable of reasoning, planning, and tool utilization.
• Enforce industry‑standard SDLC best practices and contribute to code quality through comprehensive code reviews.
• Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams (Risk, Quants, FO, Dev Ops, Production Support) to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Drive development for Stress Testing and Regulatory Risk projects, specifically within the Market Risk domain.
• Manage project technical aspects, including planning, governance, and taking ownership of initiatives from conception to completion.
• Deliver high‑quality solutions independently within a globally matrixed environment and under tight deadlines.

• Core Python & Data Engineering:
  • Expert‑level programming skills in Python and PySpark, specifically for developing Spark applications.
  • Experience with PySpark for data processing.
  • Familiarity with data manipulation libraries (Pandas, Num Py).
  • Scripting for automation and data orchestration.
  • Complex query writing, including subqueries, window functions, and performance tuning.
  • Strong proficiency in Spark Core, Spark SQL, Spark Streaming.
  • Beneficial:
    
    Experience with Spark Graph
    
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  • Experience with Spark performance optimization techniques (e.g., caching, partitioning, shuffle optimizations, memory management).
• Big Data Ecosystem:
  • In‑depth understanding of HDFS architecture, data storage, and fault tolerance mechanisms.
  • Experience with HDFS commands and administration.
  • Solid understanding of YARN resource management and job scheduling.
  • Fundamental understanding of the Map Reduce programming paradigm (even if primary development is in Spark/Flink).
  • Knowledge of Zookeeper for distributed coordination services.
  • Experience with Big Data Technologies (Apache Spark, Hadoop, Kafka) and data warehousing.
• Database & Data Modeling:
  • Experience with HBase (for real‑time access to large datasets within Hadoop).
  • Experience with No
    
    SQL databases such as Cassandra, MongoDB, or similar.
  • Familiarity with RDBMS concepts and SQL for data integration.
  • Understanding of dimensional modeling, fact and dimension tables, and star/snowflake schemas.

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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