Python Developer

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Python Developer to join a Market Risk Technology team responsible for building and enhancing enterprise-level risk platforms. The role involves developing scalable systems for risk calculations, scenario analysis, and financial analytics to support business-critical decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications for market risk analytics and reporting
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, quantitative analysts, and cross-functional technology teams
• Build and enhance platforms for risk calculations (VaR, stress testing), time-series data, and scenario management
• Develop high-quality, secure, and resilient code following best engineering practices
• Perform system design, development, testing, and production support
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and optimize system performance
• Contribute to architecture design and ensure alignment with enterprise standards
• Participate in Agile development processes and CI/CD practices
• Continuously improve code quality, system reliability, and development processes

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in Python development
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies
• Experience in system design, application development, and production support
• Solid knowledge of CI/CD, application resiliency, and security practices
• Experience working with financial systems or market risk domain
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact with both technical and business teams

Preferred Skills

• Experience with risk platforms or financial analytics systems
• Very good on any one ecosystem experience ( Athena, Quartz, SecDB)
• Exposure to time-series data systems and large-scale data processing
• Knowledge of cloud technologies (AWS/Azure)
• Familiarity with React or modern front-end technologies

Nice to Have

• Understanding of Value at Risk (VaR), stress testing, and financial risk concepts
• Experience working in investment banking or financial services environments