Python Developer

Title : Python Developer

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Location : Mclean, VA (Onsite)

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Must Have Qualifications: Candidate must have 5 years of hands-on Python experience- Java is nice to have. Candidate must have Git version control, SQL, and Unit testing.

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

Qualifications

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At least 5 years of hands-on software development experience using a modern programming language (e.g., Python, Java).

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

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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).

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Proficiency with shell scripting for automation, troubleshooting, and operational support.

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2–3 years of experience with unit testing frameworks (e.g., Pytest, JUnit) and implementing automated test coverage.

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An understanding of fixed income concepts, including duration, convexity, spread, and option-adjusted spread (OAS).

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Good oral and written communication skills

Strong critical thinking, problem-solving skills, business acumen, and familiarity with

Agile development processes.

Preferred Skills

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Graduate degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Mathematics,

Statistics, or related field).

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Strong understanding of GAAP accounting fundamentals, including revenue/expense recognition and amortization.

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CFA/FRM (or significant progress toward CFA/FRM/CPA).

Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical and business concepts.

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Experience engaging with stakeholders to gather requirements, align on priorities, and drive delivery.

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Exposure to product and project management tools (e.g., JIRA) to support planning,

tracking, and execution.