Python Developer

Our client is a global market leader in investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services, and they are in search of a Java Developer/ Software Engineer to join their leading Global Transaction Reporting team.

This role is based in London, and will be a 12-month contract (PAYE).

As Python Developer, you will be joining a talented RAPD team (Risk Analytics Platform Delivery team) which is part of a much larger entity globally. Our clients have a highly reputable presence in London, Mumbai, Bangalore, and New York; collaborating regularly with developers of both core reporting applications and other applications outside of our team's ownership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designing and developing cutting-edge software libraries and APIs for quantitative modelers
• Contributing to model implementation and code optimization
• Gaining exposure to and experience with APIs into Front Office library components written in different languages and using different technologies
• Building a Library and a Platform for Risk Analysts
• Writing code for Developers
• Pricing
• Changing development culture to make better programmers
• Soft engineering, translating code to make in Audible and maintainable
• Collaborating with Risk Technology teams to specify and implement APIs for Risk Applications implemented in Java

Skills required

• Sc. or B.Sc. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or similar quantitative area
• Solid development experience with Python
• Good experience with at least one more general-purpose programming language (C++, Java, C#)
• Willingness to learn new technologies quickly
• Experience with the design and implementation of complex technology stacks
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Python
• Excellent Communication skills
• Stakeholder management experience

Desired Skills

• Good understanding and experience of DevOps, Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment