For an organization in Luxembourg, we are urgently looking for a remote Senior Python Developer
EU candidates are welcome to apply. Candidates need to be based in Europe. Candidates need to be willing to work 1-2 days on-site when required.
Work permit is not provided. Candidates need to be fluent in English.
Tasks and responsibilities:
* Work with subject matter experts to gather technical, business, and security requirements;
* Analyse existing processes, applications, and new needs to design appropriate application solutions;
* Review and refactor existing code to improve maintainability, performance, readability, and alignment with best practices;
* Develop new application code, templates, and components that integrate seamlessly with existing systems;
* Design and support database schemas in Microsoft SQL Server, including data-loading scripts and integration within the institution's IT infrastructure;
* Write automated unit tests to meet required quality standards and participate in system, integration, and user acceptance testing;
* Prepare clear technical documentation for all developments, ensuring maintainability and knowledge transfer;
* Create training materials and deliver training sessions to support users in coding, database development, and system integration;
* Produce requirements and design documents, source code with automated tests, test results, and end-user/operator documentation according to approved formats;
Profile:
* Bachelor or Master degree;
* +7 years of Python development with SQL experience;
* Strong proficiency in object-oriented programming and software design patterns;
* Experience with automated testing frameworks (e.g., unittest, pytest, behave);
* Proficiency with Python libraries such as Flask, NumPy, and Pandas;
* Strong knowledge of XML, JSON, and YAML;
* Proficient in Git version control;
* Experience with both Windows and Unix/Linux environments;
* Practical experience with development methodologies such as Waterfall, Scrum, or DevOps;
* Fluent in English;
Desired:
* Experience in the financial sector, particularly capital markets;
* Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Azure Pipelines);
* Scripting experience (shell, PowerShell, batch);
* Experience with Java, R, MATLAB, or Julia;
* Knowledge of additional Python libraries (e.g., PyTorch, Plotly, Dash);
* Experience with reporting tools (e.g., Power BI);
* Familiarity with Big Data technologies (e.g., Spark, Azure CosmosDB);