Lead/Expert Python Developer

Doran Jones - Tampa, FL

Full-time - Senior

Tampa, FL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Doran Jones Inc. is seeking a Lead/Expert Python Developer to join a newly formed GenAI Technology team focused on enhancing operational risk management through artificial intelligence. This role involves designing and implementing high-performance Python applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and automating critical processes within the Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) framework. The position offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects that directly contribute to the company's operational risk management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain high-performance Python applications.
• Write reusable, testable, and efficient code following best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs or other web services.
• Work with frameworks like Django, Flask, or FastAPI to build and manage web applications.
• Integrate user-facing elements developed by front-end developers with server-side logic.
• Design and optimize database schemas and manage databases using SQL and NoSQL technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Write and optimize queries, ensuring they are performant and scalable.
• Work with data storage solutions, including cloud-based options like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Develop and execute unit tests, integration tests, and system tests to ensure the quality of the code.
• Identify and fix bugs in existing software to maintain functionality and performance.
• Perform code reviews and participate in peer code reviews to maintain high coding standards.
• Optimize the performance of applications, focusing on speed, scalability, and reliability.
• Monitor and improve the efficiency of existing Python codebases.
• Work closely with other developers, data scientists, product managers, and stakeholders to meet project goals.
• Participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Document software design and code effectively for future maintenance and updates.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices in Python development.
• Proactively identify areas for improvement in the codebase and recommend solutions.

Requirements

• 10+ years experience as a Python Developer with a strong portfolio of completed projects.
• 7+ years of experience with Python frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
• 5+ years of experience with databases, including SQL and NoSQL.
• 5+ years experience with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Experience working with large language models (e.g., GPT, BERT) is highly desirable.
• Experience with machine learning frameworks and tools (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Working experience with Vector databases.
• Strong understanding of natural language processing and AI model behavior.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of asynchronous programming and event-driven programming in Python.
• Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is desirable.
• Strong communication and team/technical leadership skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or a related field.

Nice-to-haves

• Operational Risk technology experience
• Financial services experience