Senior Python Developer

Publicado 27-05-2022

BNP Paribas

Lisboa Lisboa (Contabilidade / Finanças)


About the job

We are looking for a Senior Python Developer to join our RISK Systems team in Lisbon.

Risk Systems is part of the Enterprise Risk Architecture (RISK ERA), a transversal stream within BNP Paribas? RISK function, whose mission is to transform data into useful risk management information. By acting as a second line of defense for the group, RISK works in close collaboration with business functions and with senior management, by providing them the necessary risk management support they need.

In this context, the Data Governance Tool (DGT) was created to monitor and certify the quality of the data that reaches the risk management systems of the bank, giving an extra confidence to business users that the information coming from the risk systems is accurate.

From a technical point of view, DGT is a web-application using 3 main technologies: Python for the business logic, Java for the service layer, and Angular for the front end. The team managing DGT works in Agile mode, and is composed of developers experts in each of those technologies.

Your primary focus will be the development of Python scripts to manage the interchange of data between external services and the system.

You will also have the opportunity to collaborate in cross-team innovation projects and propose initiatives aligned with our top innovation priorities: Artificial Intelligence, Development Languages, Process Efficiency & Automation and Knowledge Sharing.

Your Main Activities Are

  • Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable and reliable Python code
  • Rapidly prototyping solutions to quickly prove/disprove new concepts
  • Identify bottlenecks and bugs, and devise solutions to these problems
  • Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of the applications
  • Ensure code documentation and organization
  • Incrementally deliver applications to meet dynamic customer requirements
  • Resolve incidents in a production environment
  • Collaborate with different stakeholders in the solution of problems and blockages
  • Learn processes related to Deal processing and Risk Metric Calculation

Profile and Skills to Success

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

  • Academic degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics or related field
  • Proven experience with Python programming

Valued Technical and Functional Skills:

  • Proficient in Python, with a good knowledge of its ecosystem and architectural patterns
  • Demonstrable ability to write clean and readable code
  • Experience with SQL and any industry standard relational database
  • Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
  • Creating data schemas that represent and support business processes
  • Familiar with Agile/SAFE practices
  • Good understanding of object-oriented programming and functional programming paradigms

Additional Valued Skills:

  • Appetite for developing an understanding of finance and risk metrics (previous experience would be advantageous)
  • Strong analytical skills with a creative and flexible approach to problem solving
  • Capacity to work effectively in a team
  • Delivery-focused with keen attention to detail
  • Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
  • Professional and precise communication skills

Why joining BNP Paribas?

  • Leading banking institution

BNP Paribas is a leader in the Eurozone, and a prominent international banking institution with strong roots in Europe's banking history. It has a presence in 68 countries, with around 193 000 Employees ? including more than 148 000 in Europe.

· Our presence in Portugal

Since 1985, BNP Paribas was one of the first foreign banks to operate in the country. Today, the Group has around 6.500 employees across several entities operating directly in the territory, offering a wide range of integrated financial solutions to support its clients and their businesses.

  • International reach

Thanks to its international presence and regular and close collaboration among its different entities, BNP Paribas has the resources to support all clients with financing, investment, savings and protection solutions that help make their projects a success. BNP Paribas holds key positions in its three core operating divisions: Domestic Markets and International Financial Services for retail banking and specialised financial services, and Corporate & Institutional Banking for corporate and institutional clients.

In its Corporate & Institutional Banking and International Financial Services activities, BNP Paribas also enjoys top positions in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas as well as a solid and fast-growing business in Asia-Pacific.

  • Diversity and Inclusion commitment

BNP Paribas is an equal opportunity employer and proud to provide equal employment opportunity to all job seekers. We are actively committed to ensuring that no individual is discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Equity and diversity are at the core of our recruitment policy because we believe that they foster creativity and efficiency, which in turn increase performance and productivity. We strive to reflect the society we live in, while keeping with the image of our clients.

To find out more on why you should join BNP Paribas visit https://bnpp.lk/why-BNP-Paribas-Portugal

  • Please note that only applications submitted in English will be considered.
  • In case you are selected for this role, further documentation will be requested to support your hiring process.