Senior Python Developer/Software Engineer

Our opportunity

Senior Python Developer/Software Engineer #LI-Remote

Interested in working in a stimulating and challenging environment in developing Python applications, adopting DevOps and cloud technologies? Interested in gaining detailed first-hand insights into advanced financial models and their implementation from a truly global perspective?

As the team is currently accelerating its cloud and DevOps adoption, this is a great opportunity to shape our journey. We build new and actively refactor existing actuarial applications using the right mix of modern technologies (e.g. Python, Conda, Airflow, Kubernetes, Containers, Azure Cloud). As part of this we are actively transforming the way we work by adopting DevOps and agile principles and by leveraging innovation and capabilities cloud technologies and modern development platforms offer to us.

Your role

As a Senior Python Developer/Software Engineer, your main responsibilities will involve:

• Design and develop actuarial applications which are crucial for Zurich business steering and regulatory reporting (e.g. replicating portfolio for market risk, economic scenario generator, etc.)
• Proactively understand business requirements and translate them into superior software implementations through an agile change management cycle (e.g. design, initial prototype, user feedback, further optimization/industrialization)
• Implement maintainable, scalable, and clean code, primarily in Python.
• Contribute to end-to-end process automation for both productive run (e.g. workflow orchestration in Apache Airflow) and change management (e.g. CI/CD pipeline in Azure DevOps, etc.)
• Support the development of other relevant application’s components (e.g. internal python libraries, Jupyter Hub integration, etc.)
• Actively engage with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders to leverage top level expertise and services and to ensure life actuarial applications and systems are up to highest quality standards.

Your Skills and Experience

As a Senior Python Developer/Software Engineer, your skills and experience will ideally include: 

• Master in computer science or related fields.
• 5+ years of experience as software engineer or developer, ideally working on financial models. implementation (e.g. economic capital modelling, economic scenarios generator implementation, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with Python is a must.
• Hand-on experience with DevOps tools (e.g. Git, CI/CD pipelines, etc.) and package/environment management systems (e.g. Conda) is a plus.
• Knowledge of Cloud Services in Azure or others major cloud providers (e.g. AWS, etc.) is a plus.
• Interest in automation topics and workflow orchestration tools (e.g. Apache Airflow) is a plus.
• Passion about technology and ability to develop innovative solutions with a problem-solving and solution-oriented attitude, with a strong commitment to quality.
• Strong sense of responsibility and adherence to deadlines.
• Strong communication, coordination and teamwork skills.
• Good English (verbal and written).

We offer

Apart from monthly salary offer starting from 3200 EUR/gross and a yearly bonus we offer benefits package which includes:

Working time benefits
Personal days off, Concentrated work week, Additional vacation, Home office, Extra days off at occasion of childbirth, Sabbatical leave, Workcation

Monetary benefits
Life insurance from Zurich Austria, Compensation for salary loss during sick leave, 3rd pension pillar contribution, Risk Life Insurance, Meal contribution on top of the legally required minimum, Years of service bonus, Wedding bonus, Baby bonus

Other benefits
Edenred electronic cafeteria, Public Transport contribution, Maternity leave benefits, Company and team events, Free parking at the office building, Massages in the office

Learning/Development
Professional Certifications, Online Education Portals, Extensive Onboarding program, Strengths based culture (GALLUP)
 

About us

At our company, we recognize the importance of fostering an open-minded, safe and inclusive environment for everyone. We stand with diversity and respect different backgrounds and lifestyles. That's why we've implemented numerous initiatives to ensure our employees feel comfortable, accepted and respected at all times.