Senior Python Engineer for Capital Markets Platform

Michael Page; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking experienced Python developers for a leading global financial institution in Chicago. You will join a senior team supporting a Python-based platform across Capital Markets and risk workflows, collaborating with engineers, quants, risk managers and business stakeholders.

The role focuses on robust software engineering, high performance, and reliability, with exposure to Market Risk and Capital Markets. Hybrid work requires three days in the office weekly.

Qualifications

• Experience within Financial Services.
• Capital Markets and Market Risk domain knowledge.
• Strong software engineering principles and best practices.
• Experience with large-scale Python platforms in finance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and enhance Python applications and platform functionality.
• Build scalable solutions for Capital Markets and risk users.
• Collaborate with technology, quantitative, risk and business stakeholders.
• Develop solutions for complex financial markets and Market Risk needs.
• Contribute to architecture and evolution of a strategic platform.
• Maintain code quality, testing, performance and reliability.

Skills

Python

Capital Markets

Market Risk

Software engineering

Communication skills

Tools

Athena

Quartz

Job description

Michael Page is seeking experienced Python developers for a leading global financial institution in Chicago. You will join a senior team supporting a Python-based platform across Capital Markets and risk workflows, collaborating with engineers, quants, risk managers and business stakeholders.

The role focuses on robust software engineering, high performance, and reliability, with exposure to Market Risk and Capital Markets. Hybrid work requires three days in the office weekly.