Python Developer

Job Description

JOIN OUR PYTHON DEVELOPMENT TEAM

At Levi Nine we are passionate about what we do. We love our work and together in a team we are smarter and stronger. We work in a dynamic and challenging environment with talented and forward-thinking people who are part of creative and innovative teams. We are looking for skilled team players who make change happen. Are you one of these players?

OUR PARTNER:

Our partner, ABN AMRO Clearing, is a global leader in the domain of clearing, offering access to a wide range of listed instruments on markets across the globe.

IT is at the heart of their organization with more than 30 different product teams and 10 different platform teams that are trying to build the best products & services for their customers.

Their presence in important financial centers like Amsterdam, Chicago, Sydney, Singapore, Tokyo Hong Kong, London, Sao Paulo, Frankfurt and Iasi, allows them to effectively serve clients worldwide and maintain close proximity to their diverse customer base.

THE ROLE INVOLVES:

Our partner is expanding across the globe, seeking various levels of experience for their Python chapter. Within the Python chapter, the developers work on various Python projects across the globe.

This is the ideal opportunity to collaborate with a global leader in finance in its digital transformation.

Examples of projects currently undertaken:

• Creating a global instructing interface in AWS using multiple native services (like AWS Lambda)
• Upgrading and refactoring various Borrow, Lending & Treasury toolset from VM-based applications to container-based applications (for example into Red Hat OpenShift & AWS ECS)
• Green-fielding various applications and services across the globe to future proof target solutions on Red Hat OpenShift and AWS (ECS Fargate and other related services)

This job description is set-up slightly more generic on purpose, so you'll be able to see what various teams are doing and find a good fit based on your experience and preferences.

Within the role of Python Engineer, we seek familiarity with DevOps concepts (which supports our move to AWS and containerization/serverless concepts), but this specific role focuses on Python development.

Responsibilities:

• Write clean, maintainable Python code for various projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams like front-end developers and product managers to implement feature enhancements.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure the quality and functionality of the code produced by peers.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues promptly to maintain operational effectiveness.
• Test code rigorously and update existing test cases to ensure robustness.
• Document code, procedures, and project milestones to maintain organizational transparency.
• Assist in setting project milestones and meet deadlines.

TECHNICAL PLAYGROUND:

• 3+ years of software development experience with Python
• Solid understanding of Pandas
• Experience working with source control tools like GIT
• Experience with database management like PostgreSQL or Oracle
• Familiarity with Kafka
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker

NICE TO HAVE:

• Solid understanding of Python frameworks like Fast API or Flask
• Awareness of critical concepts in DevOps and Agile principles
• A demonstrated record of achievement in large technical (migration) projects
• Ability to keep up with software and cloud development trends and innovation
• Understanding of financial services and risk management in general
• University degree in Computer Science/Engineering

SOFT SKILLS:

• Fluent English, with good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong engineering instinct (do the right thing), a deep understanding of computer science
• Strong interpersonal and assertive communication skills, great team member
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Desire to continuously learn and improve in a complex, rapidly evolving environment