Senior Python Engineer, Market Risk (EMEA)

J.P. MORGAN; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services leader seeks a dynamic Python engineer to enhance Market Risk technology. In this hands-on role, you will lead ideation, design, and delivery of solutions, focusing on project integrations with platforms like Athena and SecDB. Ideal candidates possess strong Python skills, exceptional communication abilities, and are familiar with Market Risk concepts such as VaR and Stress. The position offers an opportunity to influence significant projects in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Python required with strong OO fundamentals and clean coding practices.
• Experience building APIs and services and working with database querying languages.
• Exceptional communication skills necessary for stakeholder dialogues.

Responsibilities

• Lead ideation and problem framing; help teams converge on the right solutions.
• Design, implement, and productionize Python utilities and services.
• Streamline manual steps and reduce cycle time through automation.

Skills

Python

OO fundamentals

Clean coding practices

Software development life cycle

Agile delivery

APIs and services

Database querying languages

Communication skills

Market Risk concepts

Tools

Athena

SecDB

Job description

A global financial services leader seeks a dynamic Python engineer to enhance Market Risk technology. In this hands-on role, you will lead ideation, design, and delivery of solutions, focusing on project integrations with platforms like Athena and SecDB. Ideal candidates possess strong Python skills, exceptional communication abilities, and are familiar with Market Risk concepts such as VaR and Stress. The position offers an opportunity to influence significant projects in a collaborative team environment.