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We are seeking a skilled Lead Python Engineer with AWS experience to join a project for our Client, a global leader in investments.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of engineers fostering collaboration and peer learning
- Design, develop and maintain scalable applications using Python, FastAPI, Django, PostgreSQL and Docker
- Architect and implement solutions on AWS including S3 buckets, Lambda, AWS AKS and CloudWatch
- Champion test automation practices ensuring robust unit and integration testing for all deliverables
- Drive agile development processes within the team contributing to complex high-stakes projects
- Collaborate effectively with global teams ensuring seamless communication and project alignment
- Participate in system design, database modeling and API development with a focus on microservices architecture
- Lead refactoring and redesign initiatives to enhance critical financial systems ensuring resiliency, compliance and auditability
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience with Python (Fast API, Django), PostgreSQL and Docker
- Experience in Tech Lead or Team Lead positions
- Experience with AWS (S3 buckets, Lambda, AWS AKS, CloudWatch)
- Strong commitment to test automation including robust unit and manual integration testing
- Experience working in agile teams on complex high-stakes applications
- Collaborative mindset with a commitment to code reviews and peer learning
- Comfortable working with teams across the globe
- English proficiency at B2 level or higher
Nice to have
- Prior exposure to financial services with domain knowledge in payments, wire transfers, account reconciliations and cash management
- System design expertise across microservices, database modeling and API design
- Experience leading refactoring/redesign initiatives on critical financial systems
- Ability to architect for resiliency, compliance and auditability in Treasury/payment platforms