Senior Python Developer

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Description

Position at Apexon

About Apexon:

Apexon is a digital-first technology services firm specializing in accelerating business transformation and delivering human-centric digital experiences. We have been meeting customers wherever they are in the digital lifecycle and helping them outperform their competition through speed and innovation. Apexon brings together distinct core competencies - in AI, analytics, app development, cloud, commerce, CX, data, DevOps, IoT, mobile, quality engineering and UX, and our deep expertise in BFSI, healthcare, and life sciences - to help businesses capitalize on the unlimited opportunities digital offers. Our reputation is built on a comprehensive suite of engineering services, a dedication to solving clients' toughest technology problems, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Backed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Everstone Capital, Apexon now has a global presence of 15 offices (and 10 delivery centres) across four continents.

We enable #HumanFirstDIGITAL

You'll be responsible for:

• As a Software Engineer, you will help to improve an Alloy Studio platform either by providing new functionalities based on users' requests and new use cases or by improving existing ones.
• There is a wide variety of ways to get involved depending on your interests - from making Alloy Studio intuitive and improving user/developer experience, through making the data modelling process seamless, providing connections to new types of databases, improving modelling language itself or optimising query execution time.
• Producing high quality, maintainable code Supporting in the design and development of complex software solutions Partnering effectively with client project teams A natural ability to mentor junior developers

You'll have qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience in a team-focused environment
• A bachelor's or master's degree in a computational field (Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline)
• Strong programming skills in Python programming language
• Experience with writing and testing Python code and debugging for various projects.
• Familiarity with popular Python frameworks such as Django, Flask or Pyramid.
• Familiarity with distributed storage systems like DB2, Sybase / Sybase IQ, MongoDB
• Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines especially using Git
• Working knowledge of Unix/Linux experience

It would be great if you have:

• Financial Services industry experience
• Experience in distributed system design
• Experience with Pure/Alloy

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

Did you know that Apexon has been Certified™ by Great Place To Work®, the global authority on workplace culture, in each of the three regions in which it operates: USA (for the fourth time in 2023), India (seven consecutive certifications as of 2023), and the UK. Apexon is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer and promoting diversity in the workplace. We take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunity for all qualified individuals. Apexon strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind and provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to gender, race, color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. You can read about our Job Applicant Privacy policy here Job Applicant Privacy Policy (apexon.com)

Our Perks and Benefits:

Our benefits and rewards program has been thoughtfully designed to recognize your skills and contributions, elevate your learning/upskilling experience and provide care and support for you and your loved ones. As an Apexer, you get continuous skill-based development, opportunities for career advancement, and access to comprehensive health and well-being benefits and assistance.

We also offer:

• Up to 10% bonus (based on company and personal performance).
• An employer pension scheme
• 25 days holiday + Statutory bank holidays, with the option to carry forward or 'cash-in' 5 days each year
• Access to YuLife wellness platform, subscription to Meditopia App, premium subscription to Fiit, life coaching & emotional wellbeing sessions, 24 / 7 virtual GP Access, Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Insurance & Income protection
• Enhanced Maternity Pay & Paternity Pay
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Travel loan scheme
• A Tech Scheme that lets you choose from over 5000 tech products at up to a 12% discount.
• Free unlimited Udemy account for every employee to support their continuous learning and improvement.
• Support in obtaining relevant certifications.