Senior Python Developer, New York

ION Group • New York, NY

395d • $140,000 - $210,000

About The Position

Lab49 is seeking a skilled Python Developer to work on complex and challenging projects that drive transformative change for top-tier financial services clients. The role involves building next-generation financial systems, developing high-quality, scalable microservices, and creating systems to process various data streams using cutting-edge technologies. Operating in an Agile environment, this position requires strong expertise in Python, experience with market and credit counterparty risk platforms, and proficiency in developing cloud-native applications on AWS.

Requirements

• 8+ years of commercial-grade software development experience with complex applications.
• Strong expertise in Python 3.4+, including advanced language features, asynchronous operations, and OOP/functional programming principles.
• Proven experience with market and credit counterparty risk platforms (mandatory).
• Experience developing cloud-native applications on AWS (mandatory).
• In-depth knowledge of microservices architecture and data modeling.
• Expertise in messaging, streaming, and REST API development.
• Familiarity with tools like Consul, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, and Spark.
• Proficiency in Agile development methodologies.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Math, or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable Python-based microservices to process data streams using streaming, messaging, and REST technologies.
• Design and implement robust solutions for market and credit counterparty risk platforms.
• Utilize advanced Python features, such as context managers, decorators, and descriptors, to build efficient and maintainable code.
• Architect and implement solutions using Consul, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, and Spark.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment to deliver high-quality financial systems.
• Create and optimize database models for SQL, MongoDB, and key-value stores.
• Build and maintain testing frameworks using Behave and PyTest to ensure software reliability.
• Design and implement asynchronous operations, multithreading, and multiprocessing in Python.
• Develop and deploy cloud-native applications in AWS environments.
• Lead the design and integration of messaging, streaming, and REST APIs.
• Ensure high-performance, scalable solutions with consistent deployment processes.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees