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Senior Python Developer

Senior Python Developer

WEBSKITTERS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITEDwest bengal, west bengal, in
22 days ago
Job description

Employment Type : Full-time

Experience Required : 5+ years in Python development, with at least 2+ years in FinTech or Financial Services domain

About the Role :

We are seeking a Senior Python Developer with strong expertise in building scalable, secure, and high-performance financial applications. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in API integrations, data-driven systems, trading platforms, payment gateways, or digital banking solutions, and will collaborate closely with product, data, and DevOps teams to deliver innovative financial technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs for trading and financial platforms using Python (FastAPI, Django, or Flask).
  • Develop and optimize real-time trading applications and market data processing pipelines.
  • Integrate with brokerage APIs, FIX / REST protocols, and financial data providers (e.g., Interactive Brokers, Alpaca, Bloomberg, Polygon, etc.).
  • Implement low-latency, high-throughput systems for order management and trade execution.
  • Build and maintain microservices architecture to support modular scalability.
  • Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and compliance with industry standards (e.g., PCI DSS, SOC 2, GDPR).
  • Collaborate with DevOps to enhance CI / CD pipelines and containerized deployments (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Work with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) for scalable and fault-tolerant deployments.
  • Perform code reviews, performance tuning, and debugging for complex systems.
  • Partner with data engineering teams to integrate real-time analytics, risk management, and portfolio monitoring tools.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in Python development.
  • Proficiency in frameworks like FastAPI, Django, or Flask.
  • Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and OOP principles.
  • Experience in SQL / NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis).
  • Proven experience with APIs and integrations in FinTech platforms (e.g., Plaid, Stripe, PayPal, or banking APIs).
  • Working knowledge of financial protocols and compliance frameworks.
  • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Git, and CI / CD pipelines.
  • Knowledge of cloud services (AWS Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS, etc.).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.

    • Preferred Skills :

  • Exposure to machine learning or data analytics for financial risk assessment.
  • Experience with event-driven architectures (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
  • Familiarity with blockchain, DeFi, or digital asset platforms.
  • Understanding of Agile / Scrum methodologies.
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