Software Engineer (Python)

Description Python Software Engineer

SmartStream is embarking on its most exciting journey in recent times.

To continue to service and support the world's top banks and asset managers, we are undertaking a programme of innovation and expansion to cement our industry leading position for the next decade.

We are seeking a Python engineer to creatively transform business requirements into new application components.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence others and to personally develop in a friendly and welcoming environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Involved in the complete product lifecycle from initial requirements definition, design, development and solution configuration through to deployment.
• Design and implementation of Python libraries
• Responsibility for developing scalable and robust solutions, which meet the high performance and availability standards of global financial institutions.
• Challenging tasks with state-of-the-art technologies
• Provide ongoing maintenance, support and enhancements in existing systems and platforms
• International working environment
• Personal and professional development possibilities
• Collaboration in a fascinating growth industry

Key Skills

• Expert level experience of Python programming skills
• Expert knowledge of object-oriented design principles and patterns (functional programming is a plus)
• Strong dedication and ability to writing clean and well-tested code
• REST, Swagger/OpenAPI
• Experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Fluent in English

Desirable Skills

• Good understanding of concurrency paradigms
• Good knowledge of OS-level virtualization tool Docker and Kubernetes
• Fluency in handling software-management tools such as Git
• Fluency in using Integrated Development Environment, e.g. PyCharm
• Experience with the Java programming language would be a bonus, but not expected

Qualifications

• Engineering Graduate with Computer Science / Information Technology background or similar.

Experience

• Minimum 4 years of experience
• Experience developing in a software vendor environment is desirable but not required
• Financial software experience would be a bonus, but is not expected
• Experience as a Python software engineer is a must

Employment Type Permanent

Equality Statement

SmartStream is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and following practices which are free from unfair and unlawful discrimination.