Senior Python Developer

**What do we do?**:
**Who are we?**:
Having started in Germany in 1987, GFT Technologies has grown to become a trusted Software Engineering and Consulting specialist for the international financial industry, counting many of the world’s largest and best-known Banks as our clients. We are an organization that empowers you to not only explore but raise your potential and seek out opportunities that add value. At GFT, diversity, equality, and inclusion are at the core of who we are. Ensuring a diverse and inclusive working environment for all communities is one of the main pillars of our diversity strategy, based on our core values and culture. We have been certified for 2022/23 as a ‘Great place to work’ in the APAC region. So, if you want to have the opportunity to work with an outstanding and progressive organization this position could be right for you.
**As a Senior Backend Engineer at GFT, you’ll play a pivotal role in designing, maintaining, and enhancing various analytical and operational services and infrastructure critical to the organization’s functions. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless data flow for critical decision-making processes.

**Key Activities**:

- **Python Scripting**: Adeptly script in Python to develop and optimize data processing systems.
- **SQL Proficiency**: Utilize SQL for querying, transformation, and data performance optimization.
- **Apache Airflow**: Experience with Directed Acyclic Graphs (DAGs) in Airflow or a similar tool for workflow scheduling and monitoring.
- Version Control: Expertise in version control, branching, and collaboration on GitHub.
- **Collaboration**: Translate business requirements into technical solutions by working closely with stakeholders.
- **Communication**: Strong spoken English skills for effective team communication and stakeholder engagement.
- **Additional Technologies**: Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, AWS/cloud platforms, and unit testing.

**Required Skills**:

- **Experience**: Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, demonstrating proficiency in the key activities and required skills.
- **Python Expertise**: Extensive experience in Python programming, with a strong understanding of its libraries and frameworks.
- **Database Management**: Proficient in SQL and experience with relational databases, ensuring efficient data querying and management.
- **Workflow Automation**: Proficient in using Apache Airflow or similar workflow automation tools for managing data pipelines.
- **Version Control Systems**: Advanced knowledge of Git and GitHub, including branching strategies and collaborative workflows.
- **Software Development Practices**: Strong grasp of unit testing, code reviews, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices.
- **Data Processing**: Experience in building and optimizing data processing systems for large-scale data.

**Nice-to-have requirements**:

- **Elixir Programming**: Experience with Elixir.
- **Data Warehousing**: Familiarity with Cloudera Data Warehouse.
- **BI Tools**: Experience with AWS Athena/Tableau.

**What we offer you**:
**You will be working with some of the brightest people in business and technology on challenging and rewarding projects in a team of like-minded individuals. GFT prides itself on its international environment that promotes professional and cultural exchange and encourages further individual development.**:
**About Us**:
We show commitment to our investors and stand for solid, long-term growth performance. Founded in Germany in 1987 and in American territory since 2008, GFT expanded globally to over 10,000 experts. And to more than 15 markets to ensure proximity to clients. With new opportunities from Asia to Brazil, the international growth story continues. We are committed to grow tech talents worldwide. Because our team’s strong consulting and development skills across legacy and pioneering technologies, like GreenCoding, underpin success. We maintain a family atmosphere in an inclusive work environment.

**Why Choose GFT?**:

- Competitive Compensation
- Benefits package including comprehensive medical, dental, vision and others
- Company Culture based on our Core Values
- Professional Development Training with Individual Development Plans to map out your career growth
- Opportunity to work in a global environment with diverse teams built with colleagues from around the world
- Opportunity to work with technology industry leaders in the financial services industry
- Opportunity to work for big name clients in capital markets, banking and other industries