Senior Python Developer - Vice President

Senior Python Developer

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Senior Python Developer with 6+
years of hands‑on experience to design, develop, and deliver critical, scalable, highly available, and performant applications. This role demands deep technical expertise, a strong focus on execution, and a proven ability to deliver robust software solutions, particularly within quantitative and market risk domains.

• Lead hands‑on implementation and architecture of Python frameworks for scalable, resilient, and performant applications.
• Develop solutions adhering to architectural standards, utilizing in‑depth technical and business domain knowledge.
• Enforce industry‑standard SDLC best practices and contribute to code quality through reviews.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (Risk, Quants, FO, Dev Ops, Production Support) for seamless delivery.
• Drive development for Stress Testing and Regulatory Risk projects in the Market Risk domain.
• Manage project technical aspects, including planning, governance, and taking ownership of initiatives.
• Deliver high‑quality solutions independently within a globally matrixed environment and under tight deadlines.

• 6+ years of hands‑on experience in Application Development, primarily with Python.
• Expert‑level Python 3.x proficiency for scalable, resilient, and high‑performance applications.
• Advanced knowledge of Python frameworks (FastAPI, Django, Flask), best practices, and design patterns (OOP).
• Strong understanding of software architecture principles and distributed system design (Microservices, Event‑Driven Architecture).
• Extensive experience with relational (PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server) and No
  
  SQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis), including advanced SQL.
• Proven expertise in designing, developing, and securing RESTful APIs and integration patterns.
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD systems (Jenkins, Git Lab CI, Git Hub Actions, Bitbucket Pipelines) for automated deployment.
• Highly experienced with Unix‑based operating systems.

• Strong background in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), including containerization (Docker) and contributing to Kubernetes orchestration.
• Advanced troubleshooting, debugging, and performance optimization for distributed systems.
• Proficiency in automated testing frameworks (Pytest, unittest) and TDD methodologies.
• Solid understanding of secure coding practices and application security principles (OWASP Top 10).
• Expertise in Git (Bitbucket, Git Hub) for advanced branching and pull request workflows.

• Experience developing Quantitative/Calc‑intensive Python solutions with advanced computation libraries.
• Sound understanding and exposure to various Risk Methodologies.
• Exposure to mathematical modeling/finance insights.

• Exposure to AI/ML tools and frameworks (Tensor Flow, PyTorch, scikit‑learn).
• Practical experience with AI tools (Copilot, Devin, Claude/Gemini/GPT) for development workflows.
• Experience with Agentic AI tools, including writing Agents and Skills, and contributing to Agentic frameworks.
• Understanding and practical application of Generative AI concepts in software development.

• Deep understanding and practical experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Exceptional ability to manage priorities and tasks effectively.
• Strong analytical, logical, systems thinking, and critical analysis skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for diverse audiences.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and collaborate effectively in global teams.

• Polyglot Programming Exposure (e.g., Java).
• Big Data Technologies (Apache Spark, Hadoop, Kafka) and data warehousing.
• Frontend Development (React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Relevant Cloud or Industry Certifications.
• Experience with banking domain (pricing, risk), CFA/FRM certification.

• Foundational Models: Gemini, OpenAI, Claude, Llama, Local Models
• Machine Learning: PyTorch, Tensor Flow, Fine‑tuning
• Frameworks: Lang Chain, Llama Index, Hugging Face
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