Python Developer

TEKsystems • Nashville, TN

1d • $70 - $78 • Hybrid

About The Position

Seeking a Mid-Level Python Developer to support and enhance Python-based financial software used by Quants and Investment teams. This role focuses on scalable analytics, data workflows, and performance optimization supporting portfolio construction and tax-aware SMA strategies.
Build and enhance Python backend systems for quantitative models and SMA platforms
Develop reusable, scalable components
Optimize data pipelines and analytics for performance
Collaborate with Quant teams, engineering leads, and infrastructure on Azure-based deployments

Requirements

• Strong Python backend experience
• Pandas, NumPy (SciPy a plus)
• Object-oriented design and design patterns
• SQL experience (Oracle, SQL Server)
• REST APIs, microservices
• Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure preferred, AWS acceptable)

Nice To Haves

• Finance or investment domain exposure
• Parallel processing and scaling experience
• Messaging systems (queues, Event Hub)

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance Python backend systems for quantitative models and SMA platforms
• Develop reusable, scalable components
• Optimize data pipelines and analytics for performance
• Collaborate with Quant teams, engineering leads, and infrastructure on Azure-based deployments

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees