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This role demands deep technical expertise in Python, distributed systems, and modern DevOps practices, combined with a strong background in quantitative computation and market risk domains.\nThe ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader who can drive software engineering excellence, manage technical aspects of complex projects (including planning, governance, and budgeting), and collaborate effectively with globally matrixed teams, including Risk Managers, Risk Analytics, Senior Quants, and Front Office (FO) teams.\nKey Responsibilities\n1. 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Core Python, DSA & System Development\nExperience: 12+ years of hands-on application development experience, with a primary focus on Python, Data Structures and Algorithms.\n Python Expertise: Expert-level Python 3.x proficiency, with deep knowledge of core concepts, advanced computation libraries, and design patterns (OOP, SOLID).\n Frameworks: Advanced knowledge of Python web and API frameworks (FastAPI, Django, Flask).\n Distributed Systems: Strong understanding of software architecture principles and distributed system design (Microservices, Event-Driven Architecture, caching strategies).\n Database Systems: Extensive experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis), including advanced SQL query writing and optimization.\nOperating Systems: Highly experienced with Unix/Linux-based operating systems, shell scripting, and system-level development.\nII. 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Quantitative & Risk Domain\n Quantitative Computation: Multiple years of experience developing quantitative/calc-intensive Python solutions with advanced computation libraries (e.g., NumPy, Pandas, SciPy).\n Risk Methodologies: Sound understanding of and exposure to various Risk Methodologies (e.g., Market Risk, Stress Testing, Value at Risk (VaR), Sensitivities).\nDomain Delivery: Proven track record of delivering Stress Testing and Regulatory Risk projects in the Market Risk domain.\n Mathematical Modeling: Exposure to mathematical modeling and financial insights.\nIV. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Integration (Exposure)\nAI/ML Frameworks: Exposure to AI/ML tools and frameworks.\n Development Workflows: Practical experience utilizing AI tools (GitHub Copilot, Devin, Claude, Gemini, GPT) to optimize development workflows.\nAgentic AI: Experience with Agentic AI tools, including writing Agents and Skills, and contributing to Agentic frameworks.\nGenerative AI: Understanding and practical application of Generative AI concepts in software development.\nProfessional & Leadership Skills\nAgile/Scrum: Deep understanding and practical experience working within Agile/Scrum methodologies.\nAnalytical Thinking: Strong analytical, logical, systems thinking, and critical analysis skills.\nDesign Thinking: Demonstrated design thinking skills to solve complex business and technical problems.\nOwnership & Adaptability: Ability to take complete ownership of various parts of a project, adapt to changing priorities, and perform under pressure.\nPreferred / \"Good to 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