Data Modeler

Axelon Services Corporation

TAMPA, FL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$67–$71 Per Hour
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Best Practices, Big Data, Caching, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Credit Processing, Credit Risk, Data Management, Data Modeling, Data Recovery, Data Storage, Distributed Computing, Financial Risk Management, Git, Global Financial Markets, Interpersonal Skills, Java, Jenkins, Market Analysis, Mathematics, Memory Management, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Problem Solving Skills, Product Pricing, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Management, Regulatory Compliance, Risk, Risk Analysis, Risk Modeling, Scalable System Development, Software Development, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Stock Market, Stress Testing, Value At Risk (VaR)
LOCATION
TAMPA, FL
POSTED
28 days ago

Global Financial Firm located in Tampa, FL has an immediate contract opportunity for an experienced Data Modeler

Pay Rate: $67.00 - $71.00 Negotiable based upon years of experience

Work Mode: Hybrid

Location: Tampa, FL

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and optimize scalable Java Spark-based data pipelines for processing and analyzing large-scale financial data.
  • Work on batch processing for credit risk analytics.
  • Design and implement distributed computing solutions for risk modeling, pricing, and regulatory compliance.
  • Ensure efficient data storage and retrieval using Big Data technologies.
  • Implement best practices for Spark performance tuning, including partitioning, caching, and memory management.
  • Maintain high code quality through testing, CI/CD pipelines, and version control (Git, Jenkins).
  • Work on batch processing frameworks for market risk analytics.

Requirements:

  • 7 years of experience in software development with at least 3 years in Java Spark and Big Data frameworks.
  • Strong proficiency in Python and Java Spark with knowledge of core Spark concepts (RDDs, DataFrames, Spark Streaming, etc.).
  • Experience working in financial markets, risk management, and financial instruments.
  • Familiarity with market risk concepts including VaR, Greeks, scenario analysis, and stress testing.
  • Hands-on experience with Hadoop and Spark.
  • Proficiency in Git, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and strong mathematical and analytical mindset.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced financial environment.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with agentic AI tools (e.g., Devin, Claude, or Copilot).
  • Excellent people skills and empathetic mindset.

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Axelon Services Corporation