Senior Python Developer

Luxoft; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Luxoft is looking for a Senior Python Developer in Chennai. The role involves building and maintaining complex applications in the banking domain, focusing on risk analytics. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Python, Linux, and cloud services.

The successful applicant will collaborate with cross-functional teams and ensure best practices in software engineering, contributing to risk analysis projects and cloud native solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on development experience with Python.
• Strong experience working in Linux environments.
• Practical experience with Docker and Kubernetes, and cloud services.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality Python applications.
• Contribute to the architecture of scalable, cloud-based solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including quant/risk analysts.

Skills

Python Development

Linux Environments

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud Services (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Risk Analytics

Job description

Project description

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Python Developer to strengthen our engineering capabilities and support the development and maintenance of complex, business‑critical systems in the banking domain, with a strong preference for experience in market risk or related risk analytics areas. The role requires deep technical expertise, strong mathematical or statistical understanding, and the ability to work effectively in cloud‑native, containerized environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high‑quality Python applications and services.
• Contribute to the architecture and implementation of scalable, cloud‑based solutions.
• Work with containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including quant/risk analysts, DevOps, and business stakeholders.
• Participate in requirements analysis, technical design, code reviews, and production support.
• Apply analytical and statistical methods to solve complex business problems where required.
• Ensure adherence to best practices in software engineering, security, and performance.

Required Skills

• 8+ years of hands‑on development experience with Python.
• Strong experience working in Linux environments.
• Practical experience with Docker and Kubernetes, and cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP, or equivalent).
• Participation in at least one banking project, preferably within market risk or a related risk domain.
• Solid background in mathematics and/or statistics.
• Proficiency in programming analytics using Python libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, SciPy (or equivalents).

Nice to have

• Experience with financial risk models or financial data processing.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience working in regulated environments.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to mentor junior developers.