VP - AWS Developer - Risk Technology

Jefferies; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferies is looking for a Senior AWS Developer for its new technology hub in Pune. You will be part of the Risk Technology team, leading the development of a scalable risk platform. This role requires extensive AWS experience and offers the chance to work on transformative projects.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building cloud-native applications and automation strategies, alongside excellent problem-solving skills. Join Jefferies to shape the future of financial technology.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in AWS cloud development.
• Strong expertise in AWS services and technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy cloud-native applications.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation.
• Collaborate with teams to define and implement cloud strategies.

Skills

AWS Lambda

Kubernetes (EKS)

Python

CI/CD

SQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Docker

Terraform

Boto3

Job description

Job Description

Jefferies is creating a Technology Innovation Hub in Pune, a greenfield opportunity to build the systems that power global markets. As our first India technology center, this hub brings together hands‑on builders who engineer the platforms behind Jefferies’ growth across capital markets, investment banking, and institutional securities. We’re scaling toward an elite team of 500 engineers while maintaining the agility, ownership, and meritocratic spirit that defines Jefferies. From cloud and data to AI, risk, and core business technologies, teams in Pune will lead high impact work with a global mandate.

The position is for a Senior AWS Developer who will be part of the Risk Technology team. The developer will play a key role in major transformation projects involving the end‑to‑end build of a modern, highly scalable risk platform. The role will involve the design, implementation, testing, and maintenance of risk analytics, data modelling, reporting, and management systems.

Primary Responsibilities

• Building key risk technology components
• Design, develop, and deploy cloud‑native applications using AWS services such as Lambda, SQS, SNS, and API Gateway.
• Build and manage containerised applications using Kubernetes (EKS), Docker, and Helm Charts.
• Develop automation scripts and backend services using Python and Boto3.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code using tools like CloudFormation, CDK, or Terraform.
• Collaborate with architects, DevOps, and product teams to define and implement cloud strategies.
• Interface with senior stakeholders in Risk Management and across the firm to gather requirements and resolve issues.
• Contribute ideas and industry best practices to the wider Risk Technology group as part of design discussions and incident reviews.

Essential Experience / Skills

• 7+ years of hands‑on experience in AWS cloud development.
• Strong expertise in AWS Lambda, SQS, SNS, IAM, CloudWatch, and API Gateway.
• Experience with Kubernetes (EKS), Docker, and Helm Charts for container orchestration and deployment.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, and AWS SDKs (e.g., Boto3).
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture and event‑driven design.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and infrastructure automation.
• AWS Certified Developer – Associate or AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate/Professional.
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Experience in market risk, or credit risk.
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a similar technical discipline.

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex data‑related issues.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self‑starter and entrepreneurial in approach.
• Ability to elevate and follow‑up proactively.
• Good time‑management skills.

Jefferies is an equal employment opportunity employer, and takes affirmative action to ensure that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, or any other factor protected by applicable law. We are committed to hiring the most qualified applicants and complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws. As part of this commitment, Jefferies will extend reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, as required by applicable law.