*** Please only apply if you are located in the New York Metro area or New Jersey. Relocation is not an option. No 3rd parties or C2C. ***

About the Company:

Our client is a boutique consultancy specializing in software engineering solutions for the credit and insurance sectors. They are dedicated to innovation and excellence, helping clients navigate the complexities of risk management through cutting-edge technology.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Senior Python Developer to lead the development of a proprietary risk platform from the ground up. This role requires a seasoned engineer who is passionate about building robust, scalable applications and can effectively engage with stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect, design, and develop a proprietary risk platform using Python, .NET, and AWS technologies.
• Design and implement robust solutions for market and credit counterparty risk platforms.
• Develop scalable Python-based microservices to process data streams using streaming, messaging, and REST technologies.
• Develop and deploy cloud-native applications in AWS environments.
• Lead the design and integration of messaging, streaming, and REST APIs.
• Engage with stakeholders to present project updates and manage expectations.

Technical 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.
• Experience developing cloud-native applications on AWS (mandatory).
• Familiarity with tools like Consul, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, and Spark.
• Strong understanding of software architecture and design principles.

Soft Skills:

• Proven experience with market and credit counterparty risk platforms (mandatory).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information to a non-technical audience.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and an aptitude for collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a hybrid work environment.