Senior Full Stack Python Developer

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McLean, VA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$70–$85 Per Hour
JOB TYPE
Contractor
SKILLS
Computer Programming, Data Structures, DevOps, Docker, Git, Python Programming/Scripting Language, SQL (Structured Query Language), Software Engineering, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM)
QUALIFICATIONS

 

· At least 5 years of hands-on software development experience using a modern

programming language (e.g., Python, Java).

 

· 2–3 years of experience using Git for source control in a team-based development

environment.

 

· 2–3 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.

 

· 2–3 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Refactor and modernize existing components of the financial accounting and forecasting

application to improve maintainability, performance, and scalability.

Develop and enhance core forecasting engine features to improve model accuracy,

runtime efficiency, and enterprise readiness.

 

Support critical quarterly production runs for financial reporting by monitoring execution,

troubleshooting issues, and ensuring integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of outputs.

Diagnose and resolve defects, reduce technical debt, and drive continuous improvements

to ensure alignment with software engineering best practices.

Write clean, robust, high-quality code following best practices, supported by automated

unit and integration tests with strong coverage.

Coordinate with team members across different layers of the stack (data, services, APIs,

and infrastructure) to deliver end-to-end solutions.

Partner with FP&A and other stakeholders to implement new forecasting capabilities,

enable scenario analysis, and meet evolving business and regulatory requirements.

Assist with infrastructure upgrades, platform migrations, and adoption of new technologies

to improve reliability, security, and operational efficiency.

Contribute to design discussions, code reviews, and documentation; demonstrate a

commitment to collaborative problem-solving, thoughtful design, and high-quality

deliverables

LOCATION
McLean, VA
POSTED
1 day ago

 

The Ideal Candidate: Needs to be adaptable to shifting financial data structures. Financial domain knowledge is a big plus, but strong programming skills are the top priority.

 

Technical Stack and Profile Requirements

Core Role: Full Stack Developer with heavy Python expertise.

 

Python Depth: They need an engineer with strong, foundational programming skills, not just a basic scriptwriter.

 

Data and DevOps: Must be hands-on with Git for version control and Docker containers for development/deployment.

 

SQL Expectation: Familiarity with standard SQL queries is required. The main focus of this role is heavily on Python proficiency.

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