Global Financial Firm located in Irving, TX has an immediate contract opportunity for an experienced Python Developer

"This role is currently on a Hybrid Schedule.
You will need to have reliable internet, computer and android or i$no visa$ for remote access into the client systems during remote work.
We will be expected in the office weekly 3 days depending on the team requirement.

****Video/ f2f interviews are required prior to all offers.

Pay rate range: $74 .00 - $ 78.00 Negotiable based upon years of experience

Job Overview
As part of the Client Services Technology team, the Senior Python Developer is a senior level position responsible for the development of the team's strategic Big Data implementations, including maintaining and optimizing technologies used on-premises and adopting/extending services on public cloud for pioneer applications. The overall objective of this role is to drive applications systems analysis and programming activities.

Responsibilities:
• Partner with multiple management teams to ensure appropriate integration of functions to meet goals as well as identify and define necessary system enhancements to deploy new products and process improvements
• Resolve variety of high impact problems/projects through in-depth evaluation of complex business processes, system processes, and industry standards
• Provide expertise in area and advanced knowledge of applications programming and ensure application design adheres to the overall architecture blueprint
• Utilize advanced knowledge of system flow and develop standards for coding, testing, debugging, and implementation
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of how areas of business, such as architecture and infrastructure, integrate to accomplish business goals
• Provide in-depth analysis with interpretive thinking to define issues and develop innovative solutions
• Serve as advisor or coach to mid-level developers and analysts, allocating work as necessary
• Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Banking, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Qualifications:
• 8+ years of relevant experience in software development or data engineering role with in-depth knowledge in Python programming.
• 3+ years of working experience with public cloud services, preferably AWS.
• Extensive experience with Kubernetes, Version control, and CI/CD processes with Git, Jenkins, harness, etc.
• Working experience with Big Data technologies, e.g. Kafka, Hadoop, Apache Spark etc., is nice-to-have.
• Strong data analysis skills and the ability to slice and dice the data as needed for business reporting
• Experience working in an agile environment with a fast-paced changing requirements.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate.
• Demonstrated leadership and project management skills.
• Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication.

Education:
• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience
• Master’s degree preferred