software (application libraries / packages) developer using Python / R

Required Skills:Technical / Analytical Skills: • Experience with advanced “R” coding including package development• “R” code optimization and memory management• Understanding of core R data structures required• Understanding of Python and PySpark development• Good understanding of testthat, dplyr and sparklyr packages• Software development background preferred and experience working in Agile environment• Comfortable working with UNIX/LINUX environment• Understanding of GIT and/or SVN processes• Previous experience with RESTful API framework• Good understanding of XML and JSON• Good comfort level with relational databases and SQL• Experience creating interface specification documents, attribute mapping documents, functional specifications• Proficiency with MS Excel, MS Word, MS Visio and MS PowerPoint Nice to have: • Experience with Docker, Jenkins, Azure and Openshift• Experience with open source big data technologies (Hadoop, Hive, Impala, MLLIB, Oozie etc.) for large scale data analysis• Experience with visualization tools like Tableau• Experience with RShiny• Knowledge of regression techniques for modeling the relationship between an output variable and several input variables• Understanding of regulatory guidelines (CCAR, Basel) around Model Risk Management• Working knowledge of various Fixed Income and Equities products, for example Derivatives, FX and Cash Equities Essential Skills • Strong verbal and written communication skills• Strong analytical and problem solving skills