Python Developer

Let's be #BrilliantTogether ISS STOXX is looking for a Python Developer to join our team in Gurugram. Overview: We are seeking an experienced Python Developer to join our engineering team. This role focuses on hands-on backend development with opportunities to grow into leadership responsibilities, requiring someone who can build scalable server-side applications while collaborating with and learning from experienced developers. You will be responsible for driving backend technical decisions, ensuring system performance and reliability, and delivering robust solutions. Responsibilities: Backend Development & Support Build and maintain backend services and RESTful APIs using FastAPI, following SOLID principles and team conventions. Develop and optimize data processing pipelines using Pandas and related libraries. Write clear design documents and technical documentation on Confluence for assigned work. Participate actively in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, communicate progress and blockers proactively. Write unit and integration tests, follow Git branching strategies, and raise well-documented pull requests. Participate in code reviews, incorporate feedback, and collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams. Backend Development & Integration Develop efficient, scalable backend services following industry best practices including unit testing, CI/CD, and design patterns. Design and implement database schemas and data models optimized for financial data processing. Build robust data integration layers connecting various back-end services, databases, and external financial data sources. Implement authentication, authorization, and security measures for backend APIs and services. Build and maintain cloud-native backend applications on GCP/AWS/Azure platforms with focus on scalability and reliability. Implement comprehensive monitoring and logging for backend systems and services. Implement automated testing strategies and ensure high code coverage across projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams using Agile methodologies and participate in all Scrum ceremonies. Qualifications: Backend Technical Expertise Strong command of Python programming with emphasis on object-oriented design. Deep understanding of various design patterns. Ability to apply design patterns effectively in real-world scenarios to improve code modularity and maintainability. 2+ years of hands-on experience with FastAPI or similar frameworks (Flask, Django) and building high-performance, scalable RESTful APIs. Strong expertise in backend data processing libraries including Pandas, NumPy, and data processing frameworks. Strong experience with Pandas for data manipulation, transformation, and analysis. Knowledge of internal workings of Pandas. Familiarity with performance optimization techniques. Experience handling large datasets and implementing efficient data pipelines. Solid foundation in Data Structures & Algorithms with ability to optimize backend systems for performance and scalability. Solid experience with RDBMS and SQL, including PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, or MySQL for backend data storage. Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (GCP preferred, AWS/Azure acceptable), including backend services, containerization, and orchestration. Proficiency with ORM libraries such as Pydantic, SQL Alchemy, or similar frameworks for backend data modelling. Experience with BigQuery or other data warehousing solutions. Knowledge of frontend technologies such as React.js, Vue.js, or Bootstrap for full-stack development. Experience with message queues and event-driven backend architectures (Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, Redis). Familiarity with backend caching strategies and performance optimization techniques. Experience with backend data streaming technologies and real-time processing frameworks. Knowledge of backend containerization and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes. Understanding of financial markets and index calculation methodologies. Technical Growth: Eagerness to learn and contribute to backend technical decisions with guidance from senior team members. System Design: Strong skills in designing scalable, maintainable backend architectures. Performance Optimization: Expertise in optimizing backend systems for high throughput and low latency. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills with ability to solve complex architectural challenges. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Independence: Ability to work autonomously while maintaining focus on business objectives. Adaptability: Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment with changing requirements. Quality Focus: Commitment to delivering high-quality, maintainable backend code and robust server-side solutions. #MIDSENIOR #MIN #LI-AC1 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 grow—professionally and personally. Together, we foster an environment that fuels creativity, drives innovation, and shapes our future success. Let's empower, collaborate, and inspire. Let's 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 3,400 professionals in 33 locations worldwide, serving around 6,400 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 17,000 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. 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With roots dating back to 1985, we today deliver world-class benchmark and custom indices across asset classes and geographies and serve as a premier source of independent corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence research, data, and related offerings. Our products and services give clients the scale and leverage they need to grow their business more effectively and efficiently. ISS STOXX, which is majority owned by Deutsche Börse Group, is comprised of more than 3,400 professionals operating across 33 global locations in 19 countries. Its approximately 6,400 clients include many of the world's leading institutional investors who turn to ISS STOXX for its objective and varied offerings, as well as companies focused on ESG, cyber, and governance risk mitigation as a shareholder value enhancing measure. Clients rely on ISS STOXX's expertise to help them make informed decisions to benefit their stakeholders.