Lead Python Developer***W2 Candidates Only

V.L.S. Systems - McLean, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

McLean, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Lead Python Developer will be responsible for developing a cash forecasting application that is transitioning from Peoplesoft to a Python-based solution. This role involves significant interaction with business users to gather requirements and ensure the new application meets financial forecasting needs. The position requires a strong focus on both back-end and front-end development, with a majority of the work being done in Python and some integration with existing Java components.

Responsibilities

• Interact with finance team and business side to collect the requirements.
• Design, develop and support software solutions for the given requirements within the financial modeling and research area.
• Ensure new code and existing code updates meet standard technology development practices.
• Work with finance team and other developers to facilitate the reconciliation.
• Help customers to understand the result and to properly use the application.
• Assist in the operational execution of software solutions to assist with the monitoring and control of market and credit risks.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering is required
• Proficiency in Python, Pandas, and other popular Python libraries
• Understanding of Java
• Experience with testing frameworks such as pytest and junit
• Knowledge of SQL
• Experience with Linux and Docker
• Familiarity with CI/CD processes and git
• Experience using IDEs such as IntelliJ for Java and/or Python
• Proficiency in Excel
• Quantitative Finance knowledge (optional)