Senior Python Developer (risk Management Platforms)

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and enhance high-performance risk management applications using Python and C++.

• Collaborate with risk managers, quantitative analysts, and front office stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions

• Implement and support risk analytics engines, scenario analysis, stress testing, and real-time market data ingestion

• Develop microservices and APIs using Python, integrated with MongoDB and SQL Server backends

• Ensure high reliability and performance of risk systems by integrating robust messaging architectures using Kafka or MQ

• Participate in DevOps and CI/CD processes including testing, deployment automation, and monitoring

• Troubleshoot production issues, optimize system performance, and ensure compliance with regulatory and security standards

Mandatory Skills Description:

• 5+ years of experience as a developer in financial services, preferably within front office risk, credit risk, or market risk technology teams

• Strong programming experience with Python and database development using MongoDB and SQL Server

• Solid understanding of risk data models, VaR, PFE, credit exposure, and market risk sensitivities

• Experience with real-time messaging platforms (Kafka, RabbitMQ, or IBM MQ)

• Familiarity with risk analytics libraries, pricing models, or integration with vendor risk engines (e.g., Murex, Calypso, or proprietary systems)

• Experience working in agile development environments with source control (e.g., Git), automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or related field; advanced degree a plus