Applications Developer - II

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for an Applications Developer - II for a contract assignment with one of our premier Financial clients in New York, NY.

Responsibilities :
The Senior Developer role partners with the Actuary team, IT data team, and primary vendor to design, build, and optimize the Actuarial Modeling and Data Management Platform. This position will be accountable for developing and maintaining high-performance components, ensuring the platform scales effectively with complex actuarial and risk modeling demands.

You will act as a technical leader, bringing deep engineering expertise while working closely with actuarial and data specialists to ensure the platform delivers robust, efficient, and production-grade solutions.

• Platform Development & Optimization
  • Lead the design, development, and optimization of core platform components using modern C and Python.
  • Collaborate with Python and data teams to integrate actuarial models, analytics, and data pipelines.
  • Ensure computational performance, scalability, and reliability across actuarial workloads.
  • Drive technical innovation, including use of GPUs, parallelization, and AI-based methods where relevant.

Required Skills:

• An undergraduate or advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Expert C skills (C 22 and later) with proven experience in building high-performance, data-intensive systems.
• Strong understanding of actuarial/risk systems, financial modeling platforms, or large-scale computational engines.
• Familiarity with Python and ability to work in multi-language environments.
• Deep knowledge of data management and integration in hybrid cloud ecosystems (AWS / Azure).
• Hands-on experience with parallelization, GPUs, and performance optimization techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to interface effectively with actuarial stakeholders.
• Strong leadership qualities: mentoring, influencing, and guiding technical direction across teams.

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. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.

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