Senior Python Developer – Private Banking
Unlock your potential in a role where big data and technology innovation intersect.
This is a Lisbon-based hybrid opportunity — work from home for 3 days per week.
As a Senior Python Developer, you will join our client — a global IT leader driving innovation with cutting-edge solutions and services. You will be responsible for building core backend services that meet the highest standards of performance, availability, and security. Using Python's latest frameworks and libraries, you'll design and implement scalable, clean public and internal services and play a key role in advancing our client's technology ecosystem.
Main Responsibilities:
* Develop applications that fulfill high demands for performance, security, and scalability.
* Design, implement, and maintain clean, scalable services for both public and internal use.
* Promote practices that boost team productivity and development velocity.
* Identify, manage, and resolve Python technical debt.
Requirements:
* A Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
* 4+ years of professional experience in Python, working with FastAPI, Pydantic, and libraries like Pandas and Numpy.
* Experience with Python tooling such as pre-commit, type annotations, and Poetry.
* Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, OpenStack), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and reactive architecture.
* Proficiency in writing unit and end-to-end integration tests, and experience with automated CI/CD pipelines.
* Strong problem-solving skills and fluency in English.
* Knowledge of distributed messaging systems like Kafka, and a passion for financial markets is a plus.