Senior Python Developer - work for an award-winning Forex company Hybrid model of work in Greece

Posted 29 January 2025
LocationAthens
Discipline Backend Development
Reference36470
Contact NameKatarzyna Baran

Job description

We are looking for Senior Python Software Developers to work for an award-winning Forex company. Hybrid model of work in Central Athens!

 

  • 3 days on site
  • 2 days remote

 

Our company is expanding rapidly, driven by a culture of innovation and passion for finance and technology. We are looking for highly motivated, innovative, and collaborative individuals to join our team. We offer an exciting and dynamic work environment where your contributions will have a direct impact on our company's growth. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, we would love to have you on board!

 

Developer (Senior)—Development Team:

We are seeking talented and driven software developers to join our elite development teams. As a member of our team, you will be working on cutting-edge projects, utilizing state-of-the-art technologies and methodologies to create innovative solutions. You will have the opportunity to work with a group of like-minded individuals who are passionate about technology, and strive for excellence in their work. Our ideal candidate is someone who is self-motivated, able to think outside the box, and always looking for ways to improve. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in software development, we want to hear from you!

 

The Role:

  • Design, develop, and maintain Python-based software solutions, actively participating in the architecture and implementation process.
  • Write clean, reusable, testable, and efficient code.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and release new features.
  • Mentor and provide guidance to less experienced developers.
  • Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality and functional accuracy.
  • Optimise application for maximum speed and scalability.
  • Stay abreast of the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure applications remain current and competitive.
  • Provide functional and technical specifications for software

 

Requirements:

  • BSc/BA in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
  • 4+ years’ experience as a Software Developer.
  • Strong understanding of Python or any other object-oriented language.
  • Strong understanding of backend development in the HTTP context, including requests, serialisation/deserialisation and database interactions (models, repositories, session management).
  • Experience with third-party integrations, as well as integration and unit testing.
  • Experience with relational databases.
  • Fluency with Git.
  • Strong problem-solving mindset.
  • Native proficiency in English
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Our company is built on a foundation of collaboration and innovation. As a member of one of our teams, you'll be working directly with Product Managers, stakeholders, and a diverse group of talented developers in a highly cross-functional and autonomous environment. You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of projects and drive them to success.

We are always striving to improve the way we work and we highly value the principles of Object Oriented Programming, Solid Principles, Design Patterns, Domain Driven Design, TDD, Refactoring and CI/CD. These principles guide our development process and help us deliver high-quality products.

We believe in fostering an environment where everyone's ideas are heard and everyone's contributions are valued. We're constantly learning and growing, and we're looking for someone who shares that passion for growth and is excited about the opportunity to work on innovative projects and make a real impact.


Technologies we use:

Our web app technology stack primarily consists of Python, Tornado, and FastAPI, but we're constantly exploring and experimenting with other languages and technologies. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, as long as they possess a strong understanding of Object-Oriented programming languages. The following is a non-exhaustive list of technologies that we currently utilize

 

Benefits:

  • Each employee gets up to two sprints of "innovation time" a year to play with new toys or product ideas.
  • Plenty of time is given for improving our code base, technology, and architecture
  • Plenty of paid subscriptions for continuous learning (eg pluralsight, safaribooks, realpython etc)
  • Support and advice for obtaining certifications
  • Regularly attend conferences and community events
  • 13th and 14th salary
  • Half Day Fridays during summer time
  • Medical insurance
  • Team Building activities
  • 22 days of Annual Leave (reaching up to 30 days per year based on years’ service)
  • Full induction training
  • Monthly ticket meals
  • Birthdays are always a day off!
  • Enjoy snacks, fruits, and beverages at the office

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