Senior Python Software Developer

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation•Charlotte, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

SMBC is seeking a skilled Senior Python Software Developer to join our Risk Technology Group. This function is in the process of leading a Digital Transformation across our Americas Division as we continue to modernize our technology, focus on our data driven approach, grow and plan. The successful candidate will bring a wealth of experience developing and maintaining software applications, tools and functions for the business to offer new or improved services and capabilities. You will implement improved business processes and operational efficiency while gathering business requirements and analyze to conceptualize the application design that best meets project objectives and functional criteria. This role will report to the Executive Director of Risk Technology.

Requirements

8+ years of prior experience as a software developer in the required technologies
Strong development background with scalable applications in Core Python.
Hands-on experience with Python web frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
Solid skills working on SQL with ability to run various data analytics tasks and queries.
Previous experience to Java script technologies (preferably React)
Previous experience to azure environment and various interconnected azure components (Functions, App Service, Containers etc.).

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Azure Databricks environment is desirable (PySpark, notebooks, integrate repos, job workflows, delta lake, unity catalog etc)
Financial services experience ideally within Risk Technology preferred.

Responsibilities

Utilize analysis to create technical specifications for the application.
Provide documentation of code changes, application functions and workflows, definitions, and troubleshooting steps.
Ensure proper logging and updates to the code repository.
Participate in the testing and quality assurance of developed code.
Take steps to resolve identified bugs and ensure consistent and optimized code.
Conduct periodic review and analysis of application or function performance.
Identify bottlenecks or areas in need of improvement and implement changes to the code to resolve these issues.
Work with business teams, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements, needs, or process gaps that would be addressed via proposed applications.
Engage with IT systems architects, database administrators, and cyber security team to meet the back-end functionality demands of the application.
Partner with graphic artists, user interface designers and front-end engineers to create the front-end interface of the application and optimize user experience.
Liaise with other technology and development teams as needed to coordinate on the integration of applications with the larger company software ecosystem.
Participate in periodic development meetings to align development priorities and objectives, assign tasks, and share experiences and challenges with applications under development.