Junior Applications Developer

Judit, Inc. • New York, NY

33d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Junior Developer role partners with the Actuary team, IT data team, and primary vendor to support the Actuarial Modeling and Data Management Platform. This position will be accountable for data development, integration, and application support, contributing to the overall performance and usability of the platform. This is an exciting opportunity for a developer with strong Python skills and an interest in actuarial, risk, or financial systems to grow into a specialized engineering career. Exposure to C++ or high-performance computing is a plus, but not a requirement.

Requirements

• 2-5 years experience python developer
• Strong proficiency in Python with hands-on project or professional experience.
• Understanding of software development principles: testing, debugging, version control.
• Basic knowledge of data management, SQL, and cloud technologies (AWS/Azure).
• Strong problem-solving and documentation skills.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams.
• An undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to C++ is desirable but not essential - a willingness to learn is valued.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of platform features and enhancements using Python.
• Assist in building data pipelines and integration workflows to support actuarial modeling.
• Collaborate with senior developers on performance tuning and application reliability.
• Participate in testing, verification, and deployment of technical solutions.
• Partner with Actuary Model Development to provide data and tooling support.
• Work with Actuary Valuation teams to enable model analytics and workflow automation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services