Python Developer Market Risk & Data Management
- 6-8 years of experience in software development
- Strong Python programming skills with experience in data processing
- Proficiency in Oracle SQL for data manipulation and querying
- Knowledge of market risk management concepts and calculations
- Experience with big data technologies, particularly MapR or Hadoop ecosystem
- Familiarity with C# 5.0 or similar object-oriented languages
- Understanding of DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines
- Experience working with large-scale data platforms
- Ability to work independently and manage technical deliverables
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good communication skills in English
Location: Warsaw
Contract Type: 6 Months
Job Type: Hybrid
- Work on critical market risk calculations including HPL, RTPL and HVaR
- Build and maintain Python-based data frameworks for a major financial institution
- Apply your expertise across Python, SQL, C# and big data technologies
- Join a 6-8 month contract with scope to extend
- Collaborate with experienced risk management and technology teams
Company Overview
Our client is an established financial services organisation operating across Poland. They specialise in market risk management and trading systems, supporting critical business operations through robust technology solutions. The company maintains a strong focus on data quality and regulatory compliance, working with large-scale data platforms and advanced calculation engines. Their technology teams work on high-impact projects that directly support trading desks and risk functions.
They are seeking an experienced Python Developer to join their market risk technology team in Warsaw on a contract basis. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex risk calculations and data management frameworks that support critical trading and risk operations.
Position Overview
As a Python Developer, you will play a key role in developing and maintaining market risk calculation systems and historical data management frameworks. You will work on ACE calculations for HPL (Hypothetical P&L), RTPL (Real-Time P&L) and HVaR (Historical Value at Risk), alongside building Python-based data sourcing, quality and filling frameworks. This position contributes directly to the accuracy and reliability of risk reporting systems used across the trading organisation.
Benefits
- Competitive contract day rate
- Opportunity to work on high-impact market risk systems
- Exposure to enterprise-scale data platforms and technologies
- Collaboration with experienced risk and technology professionals
- Flexible working arrangements
You'll work within a professional environment alongside specialists in risk management, quantitative analysis and technology. The team values technical excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement, providing opportunities to develop your skills across market risk and data engineering.