Senior Python Developer

LUXOFT; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier investment bank in Greater London is seeking skilled software developers to create and maintain enterprise quality software products. The ideal candidates will have a strong background in SQL and Python, with at least 8 years of experience. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure deliverables are met efficiently. This role offers a professional environment with opportunities for career advancement and technical training.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience developing and maintaining business applications.
• Experience in Agile projects.
• Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop enterprise quality products with customizable modules.
• Create and secure APIs for internal and external teams.
• Collaborate with various teams during the development process.

Skills

SQL / PLSQL

Python

Shell scripting

Oracle RDBMS

Linux / Unix systems

Analytical skills

Communication skills

GIT

QA tools

Education

BSc. / MSc. in Computer Science or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Project description

• Our customer is a top-tier investment bank with client assets of hundreds of billion globally.
• Reason to join us
• We offer the opportunity to work in a highly professional environment where you will work with high-level financial instruments
• We want you to be part of our success story and give you reasons to be proud of what you achieved as part of our fabulous team
• We give you the opportunity to develop yourself and evolve in your career via our fantastic technical, business-related or soft skills training
• We encourage creative-thinking in our great open-minded work environment. Frequently the relaxation rooms are the place where the most ambitions ideas are born.
• We are not just professional teams, we are also friends that have fun working together
• If you are an active person and you feel motivated by the creation/development of the software solutions, then this is the place to be, you will not get bored.

Responsibilities

• Developing enterprise quality products that consist of generic cores and modules that can be customized and extended.
• Creating and securing APIs to internal and external teams and third parties, with one or more RDBMS back-ends.
• Interact with members of other teams during design, development, and maintenance of deliverables.

Skills

Must have

• BSc. / MSc. in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Experience including 8+ developing and maintaining business applications.
• SQL / PLSQL, Python and shell scripting / programming experience are a must.
• Oracle RDBMS experience (versions 12+).
• Knowledge of Linux / Unix systems.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Be self-motivated with strong ability to learn quickly and work independently.
• Python 3 preferred.
• Knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes.
• Experience of working within Agile projects.
• Knowledge of Source Control Systems (GIT).
• Knowledge of QA tools (Web tester, Selenium or bespoke tool sets).

Nice to have

• Perl 5 experience.
• Code conversion experience (i.e. Perl / Python).
• Reverse Engineering experience.
• Oracle Applications experience (Oracle APEX).
• Experience and knowledge of Oracle RAC and Backup and Recovery techniques a big plus.