Python Developer

Baltimore, MD

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Looking to hire a Python Developer. The Fixed Income Technology team is looking for an experienced software engineer to join our team In this role you will design, develop, modify, adapt and implement short- and long-term solutions to information technology needs through new and existing applications, systems, databases and applications infrastructure. You will review and interpret system requirements and business processes as well as code, test, debug and implement software.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Helping build the future of financial services, working hand-in-hand with business partners to create client experiences that are changing the way people invest. You will work with smart, talented people across our business.

Building a suite of next-generation n-tier, native cloud enabled applications. In this role, you will help engineers and develop new capabilities using modern web/cloud technologies used by our Portfolio Managers and Quantitative Analysts.

Combines ambition with humility and is happy to let their performance do the talking.  This is a hands-on, full development lifecycle role which provides an opportunity to solve complex business, logic and technical challenges. As a key contributor throughout the entire development cycle, you will be required to think outside the box and bring cutting edge technology in-house.

Craftsman-like approach to building software; takes pride in engineering excellence and instils these values within the team and others

A proponent of strong collaborative software engineering techniques and methods: agile development, continuous integration, code review or pairing, unit testing, refactoring and related approaches.

Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills; demonstrated ability to employ fact-based decision-making to resolve complex problems, by applying logic analysis, experience and business knowledge

Possess a passion for technology and staying sharp in your craft by keeping on top of new technologies, tools and trends

Demonstrable passion for technology (e.g. personal projects, open-source involvement) while using their problem solving capabilities to deliver solutions utilizing a top end engineering approach

REQUIREMENTS:

Requires 5+ years of progressive experience programming in Python (and/or Java and/or Node and/or UI/UX development)

Performing as a domain expert in one or more parts of the software lifecycle (e.g., coding, testing, deployment). Leads significant pieces of development within the development lifecycle

Contributing to the development of standard methodologies within your group

Leading code reviews and actively participates in providing feedback on others’ designs/code.

Leading a small project team, as required

Taking control of complex problems and step through them in a rational way

Making tactical vs. strategic trade-offs

Being flexible in your thinking; able to evolve a solution when additional information or ideas are presented.

Mentoring junior members of the team

Identifying when junior engineers need help and providing it in a positive way promotes confidence.

Actively helping team members/make suggestions to improve practices.

Decisions show a focus on current and future business priorities, together with fiscal responsibility.

Can articulate business needs and translate them into technological solutions.

Requirements:

In-depth knowledge and expertise in your job discipline and working knowledge of related disciplines.

Stays up to date with new technologies.

Programs proficiently in several languages and is comfortable switching between them.

Shows dedication to quality by implementing suitable software using unit/integration and acceptance testing at the time of feature development

Develops data models or schemas from scratch and knows of key concepts such as ACID, Normalization, and Transactions

Please send/Email resumes:

Jennifer.Bogus@compassptc.com