Senior Python Developer

Job Description

Work sponsorship is available for this position.

Job Title: Python Developer Senior

Locations: Onsite in Mclean, VA (5 days a week)

Interview Type: In-Person

Job Overview:

Must Have Qualifications: 8+ years of hands-on professional Python software development experience . Candidate must have experience with production grade coding (not scripting), Git, SQL, Pandas, and unit testing, along with good communication skills.

Qualifications:

• 8 years of hands-on Python software development experience with Bachelor’s degree or 1 – 2 years of hands-on Python software development experience with an advanced degree in Computer Science or other related quantitative fields.
• 1 – 2 years of experience using Git for source control in a team-based development environment.
• 1 – 2 years of experience with SQL and relational database development.
• 1 – 2 years of experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Podman, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency with shell scripting for automation, troubleshooting, and operational support.
• 1 – 2 years of experience with unit testing frameworks (e.g., Pytest, JUnit) and implementing automated test coverage.
• An understanding of fixed income concepts, including duration, convexity, spread, and option-adjusted spread (OAS).
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving skills, business acumen, and familiarity with Agile development processes.

Preferred Skills :

• Graduate degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field).
• Strong understanding of GAAP accounting fundamentals, including revenue/expense recognition and amortization.
• CFA/FRM (or significant progress toward CFA/FRM/CPA).
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical and business concepts.
• Experience engaging with stakeholders to gather requirements, align on priorities, and drive delivery.

Exposure to product and project management tools (e.g., JIRA) to support planning, tracking, and execution

Benefits : We offer a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Compensation: $80.00 – $90.00 per hour. This is the targeted compensation range for this role per year. Please note that this range is provided as a guideline and the final offer will be based on several factors, including but not limited to, skillset and competencies, level of experience, education, certifications, and location.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.