Senior Software Engineer (Python)

SMBC; Tralee; Hybrid; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

SMBC is seeking a Senior Python Engineer to join its Risk Technology group in a hybrid role based in Tralee. You will drive development of software applications, analyze requirements, and work with data-driven approaches to modernize technology across the Americas division.

You will report to the Executive Director of Risk Technology and collaborate with IT, product managers, and front-end teams to deliver scalable solutions and improved processes.

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years of software development experience in the required technologies.
• Strong background in scalable Core Python applications.
• Hands-on with Python web frameworks (Django/Flask/FastAPI).
• Solid SQL skills for analytics tasks and queries.
• Experience with JavaScript technologies (React).
• Familiarity with Azure Databricks and PySpark notebooks.
• Experience with Azure components (Functions, App Service, Containers).
• Financial services experience in Risk Technology preferred.

Aufgaben

• Create technical specifications for applications based on business requirements.
• Document code changes and application workflows, definitions and troubleshooting steps.
• Ensure logging and updates to the code repository.
• Participate in testing and QA of developed code.
• Resolve bugs and optimize code for performance.
• Review application performance and identify bottlenecks for improvements.
• Coordinate with business teams and IT to meet requirements.
• Collaborate with architects, DBAs and cyber security for backend needs.
• Work with UI/UX and front-end teams to optimize user experience.
• Coordinate with other teams for integration with the larger software ecosystem.

Kenntnisse

Core Python

Django/Flask/FastAPI

SQL analytics

React

Azure Databricks

Azure services

Financial services

Tools

PySpark

Delta Lake

Unity Catalog

Jobbeschreibung

SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo and with a 400-year history, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group has more than 130 offices and 80,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, which is one of the three largest banking groups in Japan. SMFG’s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: SMFG) stock exchanges.

In the Americas, SMBC Group has a presence in the US, Canada, Ireland, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Backed by the capital strength of SMBC Group and the value of its relationships in Asia, the Group offers a range of commercial and investment banking services to its corporate, institutional, and municipal clients. It connects a diverse client base to local markets and the organization’s extensive global network. The Group’s operating companies in the Americas include Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC), SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., SMBC Capital Markets, Inc., SMBC MANUBANK, JRI America, Inc., SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc., Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd.

This is a hybrid role, requiring the successful candidate to attend our Tralee office.

Role Description

SMBC is seeking a skilled Senior Python Engineer to join our Risk Technology Group. This function is in the process of leading a Digital Transformation across our Americas Division as we continue to modernize our technology, focus on our data driven approach, grow and plan. The successful candidate will bring a wealth of expience developing and maintaining software applications, tools and functions for the business to offer new or improved services and capabilities. You will implement improved business processes and operational efficiency while gathering business requirements and analyze to conceptualize the application design that best meets project objectives and functional criteria.

This role will report to the Executive Director of Risk Technology

Role Objectives: Delivery

• Utilize analysis to create technical specifications for the application.
• Provide documentation of code changes, application functions and workflows, definitions, and troubleshooting steps.
• Ensure proper logging and updates to the code repository.
• Participate in the testing and quality assurance of developed code.
• Take steps to resolve identified bugs and ensure consistent and optimized code.
• Conduct periodic review and analysis of application or function performance.
• Identify bottlenecks or areas in need of improvement and implement changes to the code to resolve these issues.
• Work with business teams, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements, needs, or process gaps that would be addressed via proposed applications.
• Engage with IT systems architects, database administrators, and cyber security team to meet the back-end functionality demands of the application.
• Partner with graphic artists, user interface designers and front-end engineers to create the front-end interface of the application and optimize user experience.
• Liaise with other technology and development teams as needed to coordinate on the integration of applications with the larger company software ecosystem.
• Participate in periodic development meetings to align development priorities and objectives, assign tasks, and share experiences and challenges with applications under development.

Qualifications and Skills

• 8+ years of prior experience as a software developer in the required technologies
• Strong development background with scalable applications in Core Python.
• Hands-on experience with Python web frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
• Solid skills working on SQL with ability to run various data analytics tasks and queries.
• Previous experience to Java script technologies (preferably React)
• Familiarity with Azure Databricks environment is desirable (PySpark, notebooks, integrate repos, job workflows, delta lake, unity catalog etc)
• Previous experience to azure environment and various interconnected azure components (Functions, App Service, Containers etc.).
• Financial services experience ideally within Risk Technology preferred.

Additional Requirements

SMBC’s employees participate in a hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process.

SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at [e-mail].

EOE, including Disability/veterans