Python Developer

$124,800 - $135,200/Yr

BCforward - Chicago, IL

Full-time

Chicago, IL

5,001-10,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

BCforward is seeking a highly motivated Python Developer for a contract position in Chicago, IL. The role involves developing, supporting, enhancing, and delivering software solutions while collaborating with multi-regional teams using Agile methodologies. The ideal candidate will possess strong full-stack development skills and a solid understanding of financial derivatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop, support, enhance, and deliver existing and new software individually or as part of a team.
• Collaborate with multi-regional teams using Agile best practices.
• Participate in software design, development, testing, L3 support, requirements gathering, and creating functional specifications documents.

Requirements

• Excellent full stack development skills with Python and Quartz (preferred).
• Strong Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and Design Patterns skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Good understanding of Financial Derivatives (Swaps, Futures, ...).
• Good understanding of testing concepts (TDD, BDD ...).
• Possess a solid degree in Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, or relevant analytical degree.

Nice-to-haves

• Project / Program Delivery
• Vendor onboarding
• Business Analysis
• Project presentations
• Good Understanding of Risk and PL Concepts (PV, VaR, the Greeks ...)

Benefits

• Major medical
• HSA
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employer-provided group life insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• 401k