Python Developer, London
Lab49 has an opportunity available for a Python Developer to lead work on complex
and challenging projects to drive transformative change for our top tier Financial
Services clients. Operating in an Agile environment, the Python Developer will work
on building the next generation financial systems.
The Python Developer will build microservices and systems that allow financial firms
process various data streams, using streaming/Messaging/REST technologies. The
Python Developer will utilize technologies to create high quality, scalable services,
that can be deployed consistently, using technologies like: Consul, Docker,
Kubernetes, Kafka, Spark.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
6+ years of commercial-grade development experience with complex
applications.
Experience in idiomatic Python 3.4+
Experience with Django Framework
Experience in OOP/functional coding in Python
Understanding of multithreading/multiprocessing in Python.
Understanding of Generators and asynchronous operations in Python.
Knowledge of advanced language features in Python: context
managers, decorators, descriptors.
Experience of Virtual environment (venv).
Experience with Agile development in Python.
Experience with Testing in Python (Behave, PyTest).
Real-world knowledge in microservices architecture.
Experience with data modeling.
Experience/knowledge of Databases (SQL, MongoDB, key:value).
Experience in Messaging/streaming/REST API’s.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are required
Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Math,
or related work experience.
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Knowledge of, and strong demonstrated interest in, global financial
markets and financial products.
Experience with big data (Hadoop ecosystem)
Experience in machine learning/Data science
Experience with Numpy/Pandas
Solid knowledge of modern JavaScript(ES6) or Java