Python Developer

Python DeveloperCandidate must be authorized to work without sponsorshipMust Haves: Python, Rest API (Flask or Fast API), Pandas or NumPy, Pytest or Unitest. Focus here is on test automation.The position is focused on python development of components for a software application platform that will produce enterprise level reporting based on financial statements and models. The candidate will develop and support the middle layer of the application to build, test, and deploy RESTful micro services, create shared services components, and collaborate with other Dev teams, Dev Ops, and User Interface teams.Responsibilities include:Engineer capable of designing solutions, writing code, testing code, automating test and deploymentDevelop and maintain high-quality software code and automated tests (including Unit, Functional, Performance, Acceptance) for web interface application that integrates data, analytics, and reporting componentsPredictable results: changes in code can be proven to be correct and bug-freeProduction resilience: system must be highly available with minimal downtimeHigh performance: develop scalable calculations to maintain performance over large data setsReady, willing, and able to pick up new technologies and pitch in on story tasks (design, code, test, CI/CD, deploy, etc.)Technical Skills:Strong Proficiency in Python programming language, including experience with frameworks such as Flask, Django and FastAPIExperience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture, and an understanding of how to design and implement them effectively.Back End Skills: Python, Django/Flask/FastAPI, NumPy, pandas and Relational DatabaseRefactoring Skills: Knowledge of how to refactor code to improve its quality, maintainability, performance, and scalability while preserving its functionality.Automation Testing: Pytest, Unitest, Monkey patch, pytest-mockito etc.Build CI/CD Tools: gradle, Jenkins, git, Conda, pip, Jira, Gitlab, ConfluenceDevOps: Linux & DockerPreferred Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree, ideally in Financial Engineering, Computer Science, or a related quantitative disciplinePrior experience with financial services companies desired but not necessaryRequired Skills: Python. Additional Skills: Software Developer. This is a high PRIORITY requisition.