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# Senior Specialist, Application Development

- **Company:** Eliassen Group
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $187,200.0 - $208,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Google App Engines, Application Performance Management, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Database Development, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Apache Maven, Oracle Databases, Oracle (Applications), Oracle SQL Developer, Standard Sql, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Openapi, Enterprise Software Applications, AI Coding Agents, Backend, Gitlab, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Api Design, Splunk, Software Version Control, Docker
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/19E539EC3BB1448D9E7284415F3815F5/job/

## About the Role

* 5+ years of application development experience using enterprise technologies and modern practices.
 * Strong Python development experience with backend focus.
 * Strong SQL and database development skills with Oracle or equivalent.
 * Experience with API integration, data modeling, ETL, and workflow automation.
 * Hands-on with Python, Oracle SQL, GitLab, APIs, Splunk, and App Engine.
 * Experience building and consuming APIs and working across front-end and back-end.
 * JavaScript front-end experience helpful.
 * Experience with Maven, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines.
 * Experience supporting production environments and resolving application issues.
 * Familiarity with Agile and DevOps practices.
 * Experience integrating data from multiple sources and APIs.
 * Exposure to AI-enabled analytics, automation, intelligent reporting, or AI coding assistants such as Devin, Windsurf, or comparable tools.
 * Experience in the securities or financial services industry is preferred.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

## Description

Our client seeks a Senior Specialist, Application Development to consult with internal business groups and deliver application software development services aligned with business objectives. The role includes analyzing, defining, and documenting requirements across data, workflow, processes, interfaces, controls, and outputs while following development standards and methodologies. The position partners with stakeholders to evaluate implementation opportunities, resolve technical challenges, and recommend solutions. The developer contributes to project planning, feasibility analysis, estimates, and advancement of development best practices, tools, and methodologies. Work includes full stack responsibilities with a primary focus on Python and backend development, API design and integration, Oracle database development, CI/CD, and support for AI-enabled analytics and automation within a small, collaborative team., * Consult with internal business groups to provide application development services and technical support.

 * Analyze, define, and document business and system requirements including data, workflow, logical processes, interfaces, controls, and outputs.
 * Partner with stakeholders to understand needs and identify implementation opportunities and technical solutions.
 * Analyze information and provide recommendations to resolve business and technology issues.
 * Contribute to project planning including timelines, feasibility, cost estimates, and compatibility analysis.
 * Establish, implement, and monitor development best practices, methodologies, and tools.
 * Propose technology solutions that improve application performance, scalability, and supportability.
 * Deliver high-quality outcomes and collaborate to achieve team and business objectives.
 * Develop backend services with Python and build and consume APIs, including OpenAPI-based services.
 * Design and optimize Oracle SQL queries and database components.
 * Manage source control and CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, Maven, and Docker.
 * Query and access data through Splunk APIs and support deployments.