Python Engineer

### Who you are

• A successful candidate must be well-versed in AWS services such as Lambda, SQS, SNS, ECS, and Step Functions
• The successful candidate will have a solid background in our tech stack with Python being the leading language
• That should be supported with working knowledge of Docker and GitHub Actions
• A strong understanding of all varieties of databases is also crucial for this role
• Excellent university degree in computer science, mathematics, natural sciences, or a similar field
• Extensive work experience in Python (mandatory)
• Java/Kotlin previous experience would be a plus
• Hands-on experience with multiple AWS services
• Industry experience with Docker, Git and RESTful API
• Excellent knowledge in data-driven business applications
• Exposure and interest in our tech stack: Python, DevOps, Docker, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), SQL and event-based asynchronous architectures
• Solid knowledge of software development and design in Python
• A soft spot for automation and clean code
• Excellent communication skills that are clear, concise, and targeted towards your audience - engineering, product, or other stakeholders
• Advanced knowledge of all varieties of databases
• Fluent English language skills (written & spoken)
• Proactive, independent, collaborative and easy-going working style, good time management, fair play
• Passion for the global financial markets
• Experience in quantitative modelling and data-driven decisions

### What the job involves

• In this greenfield project, you’ll build and automate a robo-advisor managing several billion euros in assets
• In Scalable’s expanding Financial Engineering, we are looking for backend developers for a team which focuses on deploying data products and developing software solutions
• You will be creating and improving our next generation wealth management and building regulatory risk controlling systems
• The infrastructure is managed via code using Terraform
• Design and build a new exciting platform to serve our customers using cutting edge technology and modern software development practices (e.g. agile and self-sufficient teams, continuous integration and deployment, test automation, cloud-based infrastructure and tooling)
• Work alongside a highly motivated team of software engineers and quant developers, implementing change in the financial industry
• Develop and maintain innovative, high-performance monitoring tools serving regulatory purposes (Datadog, Metabase, Dash, ...)
• Choose tools for storing, processing, and displaying vast and growing datasets from diverse data sources
• Write clean, testable, maintainable and well-documented code and treat security as a first class citizen
• Design and build interfaces with major internal services to connect the Scalable Capital asset allocation engine with the world
• Design and build cloud-native solutions that process high volume of financial data
• Create the next generation wealth management and brokerage services for everybody

### The application process

• We would be happy if you'd write to us in the "message to the Hiring Manager" section about what excites you about the role and why you think you would be a great fit!

### Benefits

• Remote working opportunities - collaborate with your team no matter where you are in Germany: the majority of our jobs can be done working from home. So if you aren't near one of our physical locations in Germany, check out if your job is eligible remotely
• Join an international and diverse, inclusive community - be part of a network of highly talented, diverse and motivated people, from more than 30 nationalities. We enjoy regular office parties & after work drinks, BBQs in the summer, weekly runs and much more
• Lounge around - take a break to relax on our terrace in Munich or in the Beergarden downstairs in Berlin. Enjoy fresh fruits, soft drinks, and tea daily, and if want, develop your Barista skills with our Espresso machine
• Gear and perks - work with the latest hardware (including a MacBook Pro or equivalent and your choice of headphones). We also support your workplace with the equipment that you need, either in the offices or at home
• Learn and grow - develop yourself further with a personal education budget and in-house knowledge sharing sessions with catered lunch. If you want to learn or improve your German language skills, you will like the free classes right in the office or our support for online classes
• Have an impact - ship features to thousands of users and work with leading financial institutions across Europe on a regular basis. Transform with us the traditional finance industry with the aim of democratizing investment management and brokerage