Sr. Python Developer (London Area)

Job Title: Sr. Python Developer

Location: London, UK (3 days in office)

SC Cleared: Required

Job Type: Full-Time

Experience: 10+ years

About the Role:

• We are seeking a highly skilled and versatile Senior Developer to join our team and contribute to the development and maintenance of our cutting-edge Azure Databricks platform for economic data. This platform is critical for our Monetary Analysis, Forecasting, and Modelling activities. The Senior Developer will be responsible for both front-end and back-end development, with a focus on Python, including the challenging but rewarding task of reverse engineering an existing codebase to integrate new features and improvements. This role requires a strong understanding of software development principles, experience with various programming languages and frameworks, and a passion for building high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software.
• Drive the development of MVPs, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Full-Stack Development:

• Contribute to both front-end and back-end development of applications and APIs interacting with the Azure Databricks platform.
• Develop user interfaces using modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) and ensure a seamless user experience.
• Develop robust and efficient back-end services and APIs using Python.

Python Development:

• Develop and maintain Python code for data processing, API development, and integration with the Azure Databricks environment.
• Utilise relevant Python libraries and frameworks (e.g., Flask, Django, Pandas, NumPy).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build and enhance banking applications
• Work closely with UI/UX Designers to integrate visualizations seamlessly into web applications or other platforms
• Work on data interfaces to connect various systems within the bank.
• Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and reliability.

.NET Development (Optional):

• Develop and maintain .NET code for back-end services, APIs, and integrations with other systems.
• Utilise relevant .NET frameworks and technologies (e.g., ASP.NET Core, C#, Entity Framework).
• Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and reliability.

Reverse Engineering:

• Analyse and understand existing codebases (potentially Python) to identify areas for improvement, bug fixes, and new feature implementation.
• Document findings and create clear specifications for changes.
• Implement changes while maintaining the stability and functionality of the existing system.