Python Developer - RISK

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My client - an international bank in the Banking industry are looking for a Python Developer - Risk, responsible for construction of application components and scripting to manage the interchange of data between external services and the system and apply the methodologies related to the calculation of market and counter-party risk metrics.Client DetailsMy client is an international bank in the Banking industry.DescriptionThe successful candidate for the Python Developer - Risk contract role based in London will fulfil the following:Be part of a growing team that is at the heart of our investment in regulatory and business driven changeDesign, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Python codeRapidly prototyping solutions to quickly prove/disprove new conceptsDesign and implementation of low-latency, high-availability applicationsDeal processing and integration into the systemRisk Metric CalculationEnsure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of the applicationsIdentify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to these problemsHelp maintain code quality, organisation, and automationProfileTo be considered for the Equity Derivative Java Developer 6-month contract role the candidate must present evidence of the following - Master's degree in Computer Science, Finance or related fieldData or Risk Management related business analysis track record is preferredProven ability to resolve incidents in a production environmentAble to incrementally deliver server side applications to meet ever-changing customer requirementsProficient in Python, with a good knowledge of its ecosystemSolid understanding of object-oriented programming and functional programming paradigmsFamiliar with Python application design and architectural patternsDemonstrable ability to write clean and readable codePrevious work with SQL and any industry standard relational databaseUnderstanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable applicationCreating data schemas that represent and support business processesUnit, integration and end to end testingFunctional Skills Required:Appetite for developing an understanding of quantitative finance and risk metricsPrevious work in market and/or counter-party risk would be advantageousKnowledge of risk and pricing and deal representation would be advantageousKnowledge/Skills Required:Strong analytic skills with a creative and adaptable approach to problem solvingCapacity to work effectively in a teamDelivery-focused with strong attention to detailExcellent interpersonal and organisational skillsProfessional and precise communication skillsJob OfferThe day rate for this contract role is between £600 and £700 per day INSIDE IR35