Application Programmer VBCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Application Programmer V for an opportunity in Jersey City NJ!Position Title: Application Programmer VLocation: Jersey City NJAnticipated Start Date: ASAPPlease note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.Expected Duration: 12 Months.Job Type: FULL TIME, CONTRACT, ON-SITEPay Range: $68/hr.Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).Requirements: * Python * Spark, Hadoop * Banking/Financial services industryJob Description: * Enterprise Capital Management technology team is looking for a strong individual performer with ability to work in a fast paced agile environment. The project elaborates requirements for data sourcing elements for calculating risk weighted assets, details business logic for computing these financial elements and defines process-flow and formulas for generating Basel rules-based capital ratios. * This role will be responsible for hands-on application development to support the current and target process, as well as partnering with the multiple Technology teams to implement the target architecture and migration to strategic platform. * Typically requires 10+ years of applicable experience. Required skills:* 8+ years of experience in Python development experience is a must* 4+ years of experience in big data technologies like Spark, Hadoop* 2+ years of SQL programming experience preferably with databases such as Oracle Exadata* Knowledge of performance tuning data intensive applications* Expertise in performance profiling, ability to identify performance improvements and memory optimizations* Strong coding, debugging, and analytical skills* Experience in large scale enterprise application design and implementation* Creative individual with a track record of working on and implementing innovative tech based solutions* Excellent communication skillsDesired Skills* Degree from outstanding university* Background in capital calculations* BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or any quantitative discipline* Knowledge and/or experience working within the Hadoop or other big data distributed ecosystem* Knowledge of cloud computing or distributed computing* 2+ years of Java development is preferred* Experience working with agile methodologies and SDLC processes would be preferred* 1+ years of UNIX scripting experience and unit test mock frameworks would be preferred* Experience in Quartz (Internal bank platform) would be preferred but optionalKeywords:Quartz, Hadoop or other big data financial service, bankingBenefits:BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.About BCforward:Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforwarTo view the full job description, click here