Senior Developer

Senior Developer

Alternate Job Titles

• Lead Software Engineer – C++
• Actuarial Platform Developer
• Senior Systems Engineer – Financial Modeling
• Technical Lead – Risk & Actuarial Systems
• C++ Developer – Insurance Technology

Location
New York, NY

Onsite Flexibility
Hybrid — Onsite 3 days per week

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $64.34/hr
• Shift/Hours: Standard business hours

Job Summary

The Senior Developer will serve as a technical leader in the design, development, and optimization of a high-performance Actuarial Modeling and Data Management Platform. This role works in close partnership with actuarial, IT, and vendor teams to ensure the platform can scale and adapt to complex modeling workloads, leveraging deep expertise in C++, Python, and modern compute architectures.

• Lead the design and development of core platform components using modern C++ (C++22+) and Python.
• Collaborate with data teams to integrate actuarial models, data pipelines, and analytics tools.
• Optimize platform for performance, scalability, and reliability in actuarial workloads.
• Implement GPU acceleration, parallel processing, and innovative compute solutions.
• Drive engineering best practices and mentor other developers.
• Interface directly with actuarial stakeholders to align on platform needs.

• Proven experience developing high-performance, data-intensive systems in C++.
• Background in actuarial, risk, or financial modeling platforms.
• Experience working with hybrid cloud environments (AWS or Azure).

• Prior work with AI/ML, model orchestration, or compute frameworks.
• Experience in large-scale platform modernization initiatives.

• Expert-level C++ (C++22 or later) programming.
• Strong understanding of actuarial/risk systems and large-scale modeling.
• Familiarity with Python and ability to work across language stacks.
• Deep knowledge of data integration in cloud/hybrid ecosystems.
• Hands-on experience with GPUs, parallelization, and compute optimization.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Experience influencing architectural direction across engineering teams.
• Prior mentoring or leadership of mid-level engineers.

• Passion for computational finance and technical innovation
• Ability to work in collaborative, cross-functional teams

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

Leading U.S. Retirement & Life Insurance Provider. Offering competitive products, expert risk management, and a commitment to client financial security. We're seeking talented individuals who share our values of diversity, inclusion, innovation, and critical thinking. Join our team and make a positive impact on our community.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation's largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!

Job Number & Hashtags

Job ID: 25-26783 #LI-GTT #LI-Hybrid