Senior Python Engineer

Synergy Interactive — New York, US
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About the Role

We are 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.

Key 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.

About the Candidate

Desired Skills and Experience

  • 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.
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