Senior Python Developer

Presently we are unable to sponsor and request applicants to apply who are authorized to work without sponsorship • Employment TYPE: Contract W2 & Contract Independent. Sr Python Developer Location: Columbus, OH 43240 Job responsibilities Executes creative software solutions, design, development, and technical troubleshooting with ability to think beyond routine or conventional approaches to build solutions or break down technical problems Develops secure high-quality production code, and reviews and debugs code written by others Identifies opportunities to eliminate or automate remediation of recurring issues to improve overall operational stability of software applications and systems Leads evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to drive outcomes-oriented probing of architectural designs, technical credentials, and applicability for use within existing systems and information architecture Leads communities of practice across Software Engineering to drive awareness and use of new and leading-edge technologies Adds to team culture of diversity, opportunity, inclusion, and respect Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience Hands-on practical experience delivering system design, application development, testing, and operational stability Strong understanding of Snowflake architecture and features, with hands-on experience in data loading, unloading, and transformation, as well as knowledge of best practices for performance optimization. Proficient in Python for automation scripts and data processing. Experience with libraries such as boto3 (for AWS interaction), pandas (for data manipulation), and sqlalchemy (for database interaction). Experience with AWS services such as S3, EC2, Lambda, IAM, and Glue, with experience in setting up and managing AWS resources for data storage and processing, as well as a solid understanding of AWS security best practices and cost management. Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle Strong SQL skills for querying and manipulating data in Snowflake, with experience in writing complex queries-including joins, subqueries, and window functions-and a solid understanding of data modeling and database design principles. Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.) In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT system. Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker) for reporting. Knowledge of machine learning concepts and frameworks (if applicable to the role). Familiarity with version control systems like Git & Bitbucket. Ability to document processes and provide training to team members. Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot issues and optimize performance.