Senior Python / Data EngineerClient: Capital Markets / Investment Banking Technology Team Location: Charlotte, NC – Uptown Worksite: 300 S Brevard St, Charlotte, NC Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite per Week Job Type: Contract Term: 12 Months with Intent to Extend to 24 Months Desired Start Date: September 21, 2026 Positions: 1 Max Submissions: 1Target Pay Rate: $85/hr W2Visa Types Accepted:H4-EADGC-EADGreen CardUS CitizenInterview ProcessRound 1: Initial Screening – Video Call – 30 minutesRound 2: In-Person Interview – 1 hourRelocation candidates are acceptable if they are able to attend the in-person interview.Candidates must be comfortable working 3 days per week onsite in Charlotte, NC.Project OverviewThis contractor will support the Capital Markets Investment Banking Technology team as the organization expands its front-office business.The team is primarily focused on risk and capital, while creating products for internal use within the current technology stack. The goal is to strengthen the existing platform and make these products usable by other applications.Primary Requirement: Strong SQL Server expertise is the key requirement for this position.Key ResponsibilitiesAnalyze and interpret the Data Modernization strategy across impacted disciplines.Develop and implement best-of-class data solutions.Support the formalization of business requirements.Translate business requirements into detailed technical requirements.Participate in Agile-based workstreams using Jira.Help create additional capacity from an Agile perspective.Required Technical SkillsPython – Strong RequirementStrong Python programming experience.Experience in Data Engineering and/or Full Stack Development.Experience with Python modules/tools such as:PandasPolarsPyTorch (Torch)SQL Server – Primary RequirementStrong SQL Server expertise is the primary requirement for this role.Familiarity with relational databases such as:SQL ServerOracleDB2Other relational database technologiesSoftware & ArchitectureStrong programming experience.Experience building distributed applications.Familiarity with microservices architectures.Experience developing RESTful APIs.Experience working with DevOps tools, including:GitJenkinsAutomated deployment toolkitsExperience working in an Agile development environment.Preferred / Nice-to-Have SkillsExperience in a Test-Driven Development (TDD) environment.Familiarity with the Capital Markets domain, specifically risk disciplines such as:Market RiskCounterparty Credit RiskStrong understanding of derivative products.Knowledge of risk management.Experience with data modeling of financial products.Experience with Generative AI (GenAI).Experience with Agentic AI.Capital Markets / Risk experience is strongly desired.GenAI and Agentic AI experience is very nice to have / desired.Candidate Requirements – Quick SummaryThe ideal candidate should have:Strong SQL Server expertise – Primary RequirementStrong Python programming skillsData Engineering and/or Full Stack Development experienceExperience with Pandas / Polars / PyTorchDistributed application development experienceRelational database experienceMicroservices architecture experienceRESTful API developmentGit, Jenkins, and automated deployment experienceAgile development experienceCapital Markets / Risk experience strongly preferredMarket Risk and/or Counterparty Credit Risk experience strongly desiredDerivatives, risk management, and financial product data modeling knowledge strongly desiredGenAI / Agentic AI experience is a plusSubmission & Engagement Details1 position availableMaximum 1 candidate submission12-month contract with intent to extend to 24 monthsDesired start: 09/21/2026H4-EAD, GC-EAD, Green Card, and US Citizens acceptedCharlotte, NC – Uptown3 days onsite per week requiredRelocation candidates are acceptableTwo-round interview processSQL Server expertise is the primary requirement
