Python Developer (Expert)

Academic Work; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced technical lead to enhance credit risk models within a financial institution. The successful candidate will have extensive Python programming experience (8-10 years), a strong analytical mindset, and the ability to drive product development. This role is vital for implementing robust financial systems and offers significant professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in Python programming with relevant libraries.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability in solutioning complex applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development and design solutions.
• Collaborate with product management and users.
• Maintain technical documentation and system diagrams.

Skills

Python programming

Experience with pandas

Experience with Polars

Orchestration and caching techniques

APIs

Cloud platforms

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Our client is seeking a dynamic expert passionate about finance and IT to join a project upscaling credit risk models for capital calculation. This role offers unparalleled opportunities to develop skills in a high-focus area within a leading financial institution.

About the role

This role is central to a critical project focused on upscaling credit risk models and frameworks for capital calculation. You will operate as a key technical expert, collaborating closely with colleagues across the finance institution to drive innovation and ensure robust financial systems.

You are offered

Our client offers significant opportunities for professional development within the highly specialized and in-demand credit risk area, fostering continuous learning and growth.

Work tasks

The role involves leading product development from a technical perspective, designing and implementing solutions, and maintaining critical systems, with a strong focus on Python programming and financial risk modeling.

• Act as a technical lead and expert for the product
• Develop solution designs for new product features
• Collaborate closely with product management to understand requirements
• Develop Python programs utilizing libraries such as pandas and Polars
• Design and implement robust solutions to meet business requirements
• Provide technical support and resolve system issues for users
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, data models, and system diagrams

We are looking for

• Advanced knowledge and extensive experience (ideally 8-10 years) in Python programming, including libraries like pandas and Polars
• Good knowledge of orchestration, caching techniques, APIs, and cloud platforms
• Proven ability in solutioning and architecting complex applications
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for team collaboration
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform under pressure
• Experience with credit risk IRB models

A credit check will be conducted for the selected candidate.

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our client’s wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Academic Work.

Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase. The process includes two tests: one personality test and one cognitive test. The tests are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to enable equality, diversity, and a fair process.