Python Developer

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ISS STOXX is actively looking for a Python Developer to join the Mumbai team.

Overview:

STOXX operates the DAX and STOXX index families which require an integrated end-to-end index development production and operations platform. The platform is key to enabling STOXX to be more flexible respond to clients faster and reduce time-to-market for new indices.

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Engineer to join our dynamic Index Engineering team to develop a cutting-edge technical platform for indexing and data management. As part of the team you will contribute to the design development and optimization of scalable high-performance systems on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) leveraging Python modern data engineering practices and innovative problem-solving skills. This platform will drive our next-generation indexing systems enabling advanced resilience scalability enhanced performance automation and quicker time to market.

As a member of the Agile team you will be responsible for writing clean efficient and maintainable code while ensuring that the software delivered to production is bug-free and stable participate in architecture decisions optimize the application by suggesting new and innovative solutions.

In this role you should be able to work with little supervision. You should have excellent problem-solving skills. Your goal will be to develop high-quality software that is aligned with user needs and business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Platform Development: Design develop and maintain a robust and scalable Index Engineering platform using GCP services and Python.

• Cloud Architecture: Leverage GCP technologies (e.g. BigQuery Cloud Storage CloudRun Pub/Sub) to build cloud-native solutions that handle large-scale data processing and indexing.

• Problem Solving: Tackle complex technical challenges related to data indexing processing pipelines performance optimization and fault tolerance.

• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams (data science product and operations) to gather requirements design solutions and integrate with existing systems.

• Automation & Scripting: Build and maintain automation scripts and CI/CD pipelines using Python and cloud-native tools.

• Data Engineering: Implement ETL (Extract Transform Load) processes to ensure the accuracy and integrity of indexed data.

• Monitoring & Maintenance: Develop monitoring solutions to ensure system reliability performance and security while identifying opportunities for optimization.

• Innovation: Stay up to date with the latest advancements in cloud technologies data engineering and indexing solutions to continuously improve the platform.

• Documentation : Maintain proper and up-to-date architecture design technical specifications

Skills & Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Python: Strong Python development skills with experience in building scalable and robust applications.

• Database: Good working experience with SQL or NoSQL databases; experience with big data technologies is a plus.

• REST APIs: Hands on knowledge of REST APIs atleast one python REST API framework

• Cloud Experience: Proven experience working with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) technologies such as BigQuery Cloud Functions Cloud Storage Pub/Sub and Compute Engine.

• Data Engineering Knowledge: Solid understanding of data indexing processing pipelines and ETL workflows along with experience working with large datasets.

• Problem-Solving Ability: Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills with a passion for solving complex technical problems in creative ways.

• CI/CD & Automation: Experience in implementing CI/CD pipelines testing and deployment automation on cloud-based infrastructure.

• Collaboration & Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Agile Mindset: Comfortable working in an agile environment adapting to changing requirements and delivering in iterative cycles.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors/Masters Degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or related field.

• 1 to 2.5 Years of experience required in Python.

• Knowledge of financial markets backtesting techniques

• Experience with other cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure is a plus.

• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker Kubernetes).

• Experience with distributed systems

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What You Can Expect from Us

At ISS STOXX our people are our driving force. We are committed to building a culture that values diverse skills perspectives and experiences. We hire the best talent in our industry and empower them with the resources support and opportunities to growprofessionally and personally.

Together we foster an environment that fuels creativity drives innovation and shapes our future success.

Lets empower collaborate and inspire.

Lets be #BrilliantTogether.

About ISS STOXX

ISS STOXX GmbH is a leading provider of research and technology solutions for the financial market. Established in 1985 we offer top-notch benchmark and custom indices globally helping clients identify investment opportunities and manage portfolio risks. Our services cover corporate governance sustainability cyber risk and fund intelligence. Majority-owned by Deutsche Börse Group ISS STOXX has over 3400 professionals in 33 locations worldwide serving around 6400 clients including institutional investors and companies focused on ESG cyber and governance risk. Clients trust our expertise to make informed decisions for their stakeholders benefit.

STOXX and DAX indices comprise a global and comprehensive family of more than 17000 strictly rules-based and transparent indices. Best known for the leading European equity indices EURO STOXX 50 STOXX Europe 600 and DAX the portfolio of index solutions consists of total market benchmark blue-chip sustainability thematic and factor-based indices covering a complete set of world regional and country markets. STOXX and DAX indices are licensed to more than 550 companies around the world for benchmarking purposes and as underlyings for ETFs futures and options structured products and passively managed investment funds. STOXX Ltd. part of the ISS STOXX group of companies is the administrator of the STOXX and DAX indices under the European Benchmark Regulation.

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