Are you a technologist who has a hunger to dig deep and get involved in providing first-class solutions to real-world problems?

Python Developer

First Derivative is a people-first company. We are powered by our ever-growing teams of specialist problem-solvers and process-evolvers. Our extensive capabilities offer agile solutions and exciting career opportunities – whether you're in the early stages of your career, looking for a new direction, or wanting to continue in a position of leadership.

Joining the world’s largest Capital Markets dedicated consultancy, you will have the opportunity to gain exposure to a range of mission-critical projects, tech stacks, clients and a company that prides itself on career development, variety, and flexibility.

We have opportunities for Mid-Senior Software Engineers who will work shoulder to shoulder with Tier 1 investment banks, including Morgan Stanley, UBS, Citigroup, JP Morgan and Credit Suisse to name a few.

What will you do?

You will be responsible for the ownership of key projects, working across all phases of the SDLC, including analysis, design, development, testing and deployment. As a Senior Developer, you will be accountable for issuing technical guidance to Junior Developers, including overseeing their deliverables and providing architectural guidance.

What experience will you need?

• Proficient in Python development, Experience in web frameworks preferably Fast API (In use) or with Django/Flask and able to pick up Fast API, API development, exposure to UI
• Using Amazon ECS (Elastic container services)
• Mango DB in scope now and another RDBMS in future
• End to end Python based streaming and batch jobs
• Experience in microservices
• Understanding of both relational and non-relational databases
• Experience with MongoDB and/or Oracle preferred
• Able to write shell & batch programs
• Ability to work independently with end users to gather requirements and design solutions
• Demonstrated Subject Matter Expert (SME) in area(s) of Applications Development
• Experience in version control tools like GIT, SVN and Bitbucket

What's in it for you?

You will embark upon a career with life-long learning at its core, facilitating rapid professional and personal development and the opportunity to design your own career path.

Benefits:

• Hybrid and Flexible Working
• Extensive Private Healthcare Package
• Private Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity policies
• Group Life Protection Benefit
• Employee Referral Bonus Scheme
• Access to a range of skills and certifications such as GCP, AWS, Azure and more!

Additional Perks:

• FD Internal Network and Sports & Social Calendar, who host monthly and quarterly socials at each office.
• Aspiring LeadershipProgramme – a programme which provides a structured and practical pathway to fast-track talented individuals into leadership roles.
• STEP-up Awards - employee led awards designed to acknowledge excellence in four areas that are quintessential to us.
• TechSmiths Guild – helping employees get to grips with everything cloud computing and data storage (which are integral to the future of business and risk management).
• STRIVE Initiative and IMPACT Programme – development programmes put in place to support women in tech and financial services.
• Investment Club - employees learn the basics of investment and trading via workshops and competitions, mirroring real-life scenarios.
• Food Club – the opportunity to try out new cuisines together as a team
• Sports Club – a bit of healthy competition! Getting involved in 5k fun runs, JPM challenge and SCB challenge.

Please note this is a permanent only position and the salary range is $105-145K per annum depending on skills and experience.