Senior Python Developer - Investment Bank Fintech Platform
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Summary
Senior Python developer owning components like lifecycle event management, booking modules, and analytics reports on a messaging network that connects private banks and wealth managers with structured-product issuers. Day-to-day involves Python feature work (Django/FastAPI, Dash) in a DevOps/agile environment using microservices and Kubernetes.
Our client is the pioneering industry-supported, open messaging network for private banking and wealth management firms to connect with issuers of structured products, with some of the largest financial institutions globally as their clients
Responsibilities
- Design and develop software in accordance with company standards and protocols.
- Collaborate closely with the product team to create and implement new features and services.
- Operate within a DevOps environment utilizing agile development methodologies.
- Ensure that delivered items satisfy acceptance criteria.
- Take responsibility for Python components, including lifecycle event management, booking modules, and analytics reports.
- Acquire knowledge about the platforms functionality (the role encompasses more than just development/technical tasks).
Academics and Experience
- A minimum of 7 years of experience as a Python developer.
- Proven experience in designing and building enterprise applications.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree, preferably in engineering or computer science.
Key Skills
- Expertise in Python, including core libraries and tools (such as Django or FastAPI, Dash, etc.).
- Solid understanding of IT culture, including microservices, Kubernetes, and HTTP connectivity.
- Ability to demonstrate leadership capabilities and drive initiatives.
- Some knowledge of AI principles, including machine learning and large language models (LLMs).
- A strong desire to learn about financial products.
- Proficiency in designing data structures, both relational and JSON.
- Capability to comprehend application functionality.
- In-depth knowledge of the software development life cycle (SDLC), including agile methodologies and testing frameworks.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities, with keen attention to detail.
- Familiarity with financial markets, particularly derivatives products and transaction flows, is advantageous (candidates without financial experience will also be considered).