Overview
As a Senior Python Developer, you will lead the build of a new data and application platform in an agile, high-quality environment. You will design scalable backend services, data pipelines, and RESTful APIs, aligning technical decisions with business needs in investment banking. You’ll mentor the team, drive architecture choices, and improve tooling and standards while delivering robust solutions. This role offers impactful work shaping a critical enterprise platform and collaborating across cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable back-end services and APIs using Python
- Build and optimize data pipelines on Databricks
- Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines and release processes in Azure DevOps
- Advise on architecture, design decisions, and best practices for the new platform
- Mentor developers through code reviews and pair programming
- Define and consume RESTful APIs and communicate requirements across teams
- Translate business requirements into robust technical solutions
- Apply clean code principles and improve engineering standards and tooling
- Write and maintain automated tests (unit, integration)
- Participate in agile ceremonies (Scrum/Kanban) and refine plans
- Collaborate with QA, product managers, and architects to ensure high-quality deliveries
- Support and improve existing applications in a fast-paced enterprise environment
Key requirements
- At least 8 years of professional software development experience
- Strong hands-on Python development skills
- Proven experience designing, building, and maintaining ETL processes
- Strong SQL skills including query and performance tuning
- Experience with Sybase ASE and/or IQ including database development and stored procedures
- Good working knowledge of Unix/Linux and shell scripting
- Experience in automated testing of applications and data processes
- Clean coding skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with agile practices (Scrum, Kanban)
- Good communication skills and the ability to state requirements clearly across teams
- Clear communication
- Mentoring and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Python
- Databricks
- Azure DevOps
Senior Sybase & Python Developer in London employer: Luxoft
As a leading bank, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment that encourages professional growth and collaboration. Our Training Business Analyst role offers the opportunity to engage in impactful projects while working alongside talented teams dedicated to compliance and innovation. With a strong commitment to employee development and a culture that values diverse perspectives, we provide our staff with the tools and support needed to thrive in their careers.
