Job Description
**Python Developer** (Contract) Duration: 6 Months (Possibility for extension) Location: Dublin/Hybrid (3 days per week on site) Rate: A highly competitive Day Rate is available for suitable candidates Role Profile Our client, a leading investment bank, is seeking a highly skilled Python Developer to join their team on a fixed-term contract basis. As a Python Developer, you will have the opportunity to be involved throughout the software development lifecycle, working on major green field components. With significant buy-in from senior business partners, this role will provide you with valuable experience in delivering directly to the business. You will have the chance to tackle exciting challenges, including producing consistent, consolidated risk reports spanning the whole markets business, running high-performance ticking intraday risk for trading desks, and explaining PNL across the global business. In this role, you will be working in Quartz, the bank's next-generation trading and risk platform. Quartz is comprised of various pieces of shared infrastructure and code that drive consolidation across the trading business, breaking down business-specific silos. As such, your expertise in Python will be vital, with some involvement in C++ for high-performance components. Key Skills and Experience: Strong programming skills in Python or equivalent/similar programming languages. Understanding of grid/distributed/parallel/high-performance computing concepts. Knowledge of FICC (Fixed Income, Currencies and Commodities) or Equities products in pricing, risk, and PNL domains. Experience in software development and testing, deployment, and support using agile development methodologies. Ability to function effectively as part of a high-performance team, contributing to high-priority deliverables. Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on adding value to the business. Excellent communication skills to effectively liaise with stakeholders across technology and the business. Candidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. If you feel you have the skills and experience and want to hear more about this role 'apply now' to declare your interest in this opportunity with our client. Your application will be observed by our dedicated team. We will respond to all successful applicants ASAP however, please be advised that we will always look to contact you further from this time should we need further applicants or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skillset. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. As part of our standard hiring process to manage risk, please note background screening checks will be conducted on all hires before commencing employment. Skills: Python Banking IT