Senior Python Developer

Senior Python Developer

Our client is a financial organization building a new portfolio management system from the ground up. This is a fully greenfield initiative: the infrastructure and core backend services are being created from scratch rather than extending or maintaining a legacy platform.

The immediate focus is developing the Python backend and establishing reliable connectivity with Bloomberg for market data ingestion, while building the data and cloud infrastructure required to support the platform.

Role Overview

As a Senior Python Developer, you will play a key role in designing and building the backend architecture of this new portfolio management platform.

You will develop Python services and APIs, integrate financial market data through Bloomberg, and work with technologies including PostgreSQL, Snowflake, and Azure. You will collaborate directly with engineering stakeholders during U.S. East Coast hours, making this a highly hands-on role with significant ownership and visibility.

The initial objective is to deliver a working MVP, with the platform expected to evolve toward AI-enabled capabilities as it matures.

Responsibilities

• Design and build backend services and APIs in Python from scratch.
• Implement, maintain, and troubleshoot Bloomberg API integrations for reliable market data ingestion.
• Design and maintain the application's data layer using PostgreSQL and SQL.
• Work with Snowflake as the cloud data warehouse.
• Support and evolve the platform's infrastructure in Microsoft Azure.
• Design backend components with scalability, reliability, maintainability, and performance in mind.
• Troubleshoot technical and integration issues in close collaboration with engineering stakeholders.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering quality and best practices.
• Collaborate live with the engineering team during U.S. East Coast working hours.
• Contribute to the evolution of the platform as it expands beyond the initial MVP.