Python Developer

Synechron - Plano, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Plano, TX

51-100 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As a Python Developer at Synechron, you will play a crucial role in hands-on application development to support both current and target processes. Your primary responsibility will be to design, develop, and maintain data processing pipelines and analytical solutions using Python and Pyspark. You will collaborate closely with data engineers and data scientists to understand their requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions. This role requires you to optimize and fine-tune data processing pipelines for performance and scalability, ensuring that the systems you develop are efficient and robust. In addition to development tasks, you will be expected to troubleshoot and debug issues that arise in production environments, maintaining the integrity and performance of the applications. Staying updated on emerging technologies and best practices in big data and analytics will be essential to your success in this role. You will be part of a multinational organization with a strong emphasis on innovation and collaboration, working alongside experienced colleagues in a flat and approachable organizational structure. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects at leading tier-one banks, financial institutions, and insurance firms, providing a dynamic and challenging work environment that fosters professional growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain data processing pipelines and analytical solutions using Python and Pyspark.
• Collaborate with data engineers and data scientists to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Optimize and fine-tune data processing pipelines for performance and scalability.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues in production environments.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and best practices in big data and analytics.

Requirements

• Python development experience is a must.
• Java development is good to have.
• Experience in Quartz is preferred but optional.
• SQL programming experience preferably with databases such as Oracle Exadata.
• UNIX scripting experience and unit test mock frameworks would be preferred.
• Experience working with agile methodologies and SDLC processes would be preferred.
• Knowledge of performance tuning data intensive applications.
• Expertise in performance profiling, ability to identify performance improvements and memory optimizations.
• Strong coding, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Experience in large scale enterprise application implementation.
• Creative individual with a track record of working on and implementing innovative tech-based solutions.
• Excellent communication skills.
• BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or any quantitative discipline.

Nice-to-haves

• Degree from outstanding university.
• Background in capital calculations.
• Knowledge and/or experience working within the Hadoop or other big data distributed ecosystem.
• Knowledge of cloud computing or distributed computing.

Benefits

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 55 offices in 20 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• Laptop and a mobile phone.
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
• Maternity & Paternity leave plans.
• A comprehensive insurance plan including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
• Retirement savings plans.
• A higher education certification policy.
• Commuter benefits (varies by region).
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A flat and approachable organization.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture.