Python Software Engineer

Randstad
Tysons, VA, United States
5 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
1 year minimum
Compensation
$145,600.0 - $197,600.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Clean Code Principles Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Agile Methodology JIRA Automation of Tests Unit Testing Code Review Relational Databases Integrated Development Environments Junit Python (Programming Language) Shell Script
+11 more
SQL Databases Scripting Technical Debt Git Pytest Containerization Kubernetes Information Technology Code Restructuring Software Version Control Docker

Job description

Refactor and modernize existing components of the financial accounting and forecasting application to improve maintainability, performance, and scalability. Develop and enhance core forecasting engine features to improve model accuracy, runtime efficiency, and enterprise readiness. Support critical quarterly production runs for financial reporting by monitoring execution, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of outputs. Diagnose and resolve defects, reduce technical debt, and drive continuous improvements to ensure alignment with software engineering best practices. Write clean, robust, high-quality code following best practices, supported by automated unit and integration tests with strong coverage. Coordinate with team members across different layers of the stack (data, services, APIs, and infrastructure) to deliver end-to-end solutions. Partner with FP&A and other stakeholders to implement new forecasting capabilities, enable scenario analysis, and meet evolving business and regulatory requirements. Assist with infrastructure upgrades, platform migrations, and adoption of new technologies to improve reliability, security, and operational efficiency. Contribute to design discussions, code reviews, and documentation; demonstrate a commitment to collaborative problem-solving, thoughtful design, and high-quality

Requirements

At least 5 years’ of hands-on Python software development experience with Bachelor’s

degree or 3 years’ of hands-on Python software development experience with advanced

degree in production-grade coding (not scripting).

2-3 years of experience using Git for source control in a team-based development

environment.

2-3 years of experience with SQL and relational database development.

1-2 years of experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g.,

Docker, Podman, Kubernetes).

Proficiency with shell scripting for automation, troubleshooting, and operational support.

2-3 years of experience with unit testing frameworks (e.g., Pytest, JUnit) and implementing

automated test coverage.

An understanding of fixed income concepts, including duration, convexity, spread, and

option-adjusted spread (OAS).

Good oral and written communication skills

Strong critical thinking, problem-solving skills, business acumen, and familiarity with

Agile development processes.

Preferred Skills

Graduate degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Mathematics,

Statistics, or related field).

Strong understanding of GAAP accounting fundamentals, including revenue/expense

recognition and amortization.

CFA/FRM (or significant progress toward CFA/FRM/CPA).

Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate

technical and business concepts.

Experience engaging with stakeholders to gather requirements, align on priorities, and

drive delivery

Exposure to product and project management tools (e.g., JIRA) to support planning,

tracking, and execution.

Apply for this position

This job is hosted externally. Click below to view the full posting and apply.

Apply on www.dice.com

Good distractions

Talks and stories from around this role — technically off-topic, practically not.

4:18 min

Prioritizing communication and structural awareness over strict tool mastery

Liam Hurrel +1 · WWC 2021

4:15 min

Refactoring test code dependencies with Maven and JUnit

Benjamin Bischoff Benjamin Bischoff · Europe 2026 Virtual

3:05 min

Integrating an assistant application with Jira software

Felix Augenstein · LIVE

6:21 min

Investigating push inefficiencies with upstream Git experts

Jonathan Creamer · Coffee With Developers

5:01 min

Bridging the gap between software development and security

Vandana Verma · LIVE

1:48 min

Structuring and naming conventions for unit test methods

Annelore Egger Annelore Egger · WWC 2025

Videos

See all

Related articles

See all