Junior Python Data & Risk Engineer

Act Digital; Porto; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Act Digital in Porto, Portugal, is seeking a Junior Data & Risk Developer to help build data-driven applications for risk and finance. You will write Python code and SQL queries to support business needs.

Work with engineers and analysts to learn software engineering, DevOps, and financial risk concepts in a collaborative, learning-oriented environment. This entry-level role offers structured training, exposure to rating platforms, and opportunities to grow technical skills across data,

Qualifications

• Degree completed or in progress in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics or another quantitative field
• Solid foundational knowledge of Python 3; Data Extraction, Filtering, Joins, Data Manipulation
• Basic familiarity with Linux environments and command line usage
• Understanding of software development fundamentals; Knowledge of Git and version-control concepts
• Strong willingness to learn and evolve technically; Interest in data, analytics, and financial systems

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain data-driven applications and processes.
• Contribute to the evolution of quantitative risk and rating platforms.
• Write efficient Python code and SQL queries to support business requirements.
• Learn modern software engineering and DevOps practices.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals in a finance and risk environment.

Skills

Python

SQL

Git

Linux

Education

Computer Science / Mathematics / Statistics

Tools

Jenkins

Bitbucket

SonarQube

Job description

Act Digital in Porto, Portugal, is seeking a Junior Data & Risk Developer to help build data-driven applications for risk and finance. You will write Python code and SQL queries to support business needs.

Work with engineers and analysts to learn software engineering, DevOps, and financial risk concepts in a collaborative, learning-oriented environment. This entry-level role offers structured training, exposure to rating platforms, and opportunities to grow technical skills across data,