Python Developer

Hexa Group; Porto; Hybrid; EUR 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Mental health support

Continuous learning and certification

Flexible working

Team moments

Upskilling opportunities

Job summary

Hexa Group seeks a Python Developer to join its innovation team within the IT risk area, supporting quantitative risk solutions, including stress testing and rating engine capabilities. You will develop Python-based components, work with data queries, data manipulation and automation, and collaborate with risk and engineering teams to deliver reliable, maintainable software in a hybrid Porto setup.

This role offers growth opportunities, training support and a flexible work approach within a

Qualifications

• University student or graduate in Computer Science, Mathematics or another quantitative field.
• More than 3 years of professional, academic or project-based experience with software development or data-oriented technical work.
• Strong motivation to work in a quantitative risk, finance or banking technology environment.
• Responsible, collaborative and solution-oriented mindset, with willingness to learn and improve continuously.
• Ability to work in a hybrid model in Porto.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and improve Python-based components supporting quantitative risk and finance-related applications.
• Work with data queries, data manipulation and technical analysis to support rating engine and stress testing processes.
• Collaborate with technical and risk teams to understand requirements and contribute to reliable, maintainable solutions.
• Use version control and development practices to support code quality, traceability and continuous improvement.
• Progressively contribute to automation, pipeline integration and development best practices within the team.

Skills

Python 3

SQL

Linux command line

Git

Data manipulation

Software development best practices

CI/CD concepts

Education

University degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or quantitative field

Tools

Jenkins

Bitbucket

SonarQube

Job description

We are looking for a Python Developer to join an innovation team within the IT risk area of the banking sector, supporting the development and optimization of quantitative risk solutions, including stress testing and rating engine capabilities.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Develop, maintain and improve Python-based components supporting quantitative risk and finance-related applications.
• Work with data queries, data manipulation and technical analysis to support rating engine and stress testing processes.
• Collaborate with technical and risk teams to understand requirements and contribute to reliable, maintainable solutions.
• Use version control and development practices to support code quality, traceability and continuous improvement.
• Progressively contribute to automation, pipeline integration and development best practices within the team.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• University student or graduate in Computer Science, Mathematics or another quantitative field.
• More than 3 years of professional, academic or project-based experience with software development or data-oriented technical work.
• Strong motivation to work in a quantitative risk, finance or banking technology environment.
• Responsible, collaborative and solution-oriented mindset, with willingness to learn and improve continuously.
• Ability to work in a hybrid model in Porto.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Python 3
• SQL
• Linux command line
• Git
• Data manipulation
• Software development best practices
• CI/CD concepts

NICE TO HAVE

• Jenkins
• Bitbucket
• SonarQube
• Experience or academic exposure to quantitative finance, risk models or rating engines

WHAT WE OFFER

• Private health insurance from day one, with optional family extension.
• Confidential mental health support, including psychological support, content and live sessions.
• Continuous learning and development through training and certification support.
• Flexibility whenever the role and project context allow it.
• Team moments, shared milestones and close leadership presence.
• Upskilling opportunities in quality management, information security, AI governance and cybersecurity best practices.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Hexa is committed to inclusive and responsible recruitment practices, aligned with the principles of the Portuguese Diversity Charter. We welcome people from different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

HEXA LIFE

At Hexa, every professional is a Builder. We work with honesty, mutual support and agility, creating strong relationships, sharing knowledge and contributing to solutions that generate long-term impact.