Applications Programmer II // Hybrid // 5 Months Contract MUST HAVE: • Strong background in data-driven statistical modeling, supervised learning, unsupervised learning and discriminative models. Strong theoretical and numerical background. • Programming experience in SAS, Python or MATLAB is strongly preferred. • Knowledge of coding standards and object-oriented programming. • Experience working with relational databases and SQL. • Strong interest and ability to undertake applied research. • Out-of-the-box thinker and enthusiastic in solving problems. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team setting. • Strong work ethic and adaptable to changing priorities. EDUCATION • Graduate degree in a quantitative field, such as Applied Econometrics, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Computer Science or Physics.