Python Developer - Market Risk & Data Management

Python Developer - Market Risk & Data Management

Location: Warsaw

Contract Type: 6 Months

Job Type: Hybrid

• Work on critical market risk calculations including HPL, RTPL and HVaR
• Build and maintain Python-based data frameworks for a major financial institution
• Apply your expertise across Python, SQL, C# and big data technologies
• Join a 6-8 month contract with scope to extend
• Collaborate with experienced risk management and technology teams Company Overview

Our client is an established financial services organisation operating across Poland. They specialise in market risk management and trading systems, supporting critical business operations through robust technology solutions. The company maintains a strong focus on data quality and regulatory compliance, working with large-scale data platforms and advanced calculation engines. Their technology teams work on high-impact projects that directly support trading desks and risk functions.

They are seeking an experienced Python Developer to join their market risk technology team in Warsaw on a contract basis. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex risk calculations and data management frameworks that support critical trading and risk operations.

Position Overview

As a Python Developer, you will play a key role in developing and maintaining market risk calculation systems and historical data management frameworks. You will work on ACE calculations for HPL (Hypothetical P&L), RTPL (Real-Time P&L) and HVaR (Historical Value at Risk), alongside building Python-based data sourcing, quality and filling frameworks. This position contributes directly to the accuracy and reliability of risk reporting systems used across the trading organisation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain ACE calculations for HPL, RTPL and HVaR metrics

• Build Python-based data sourcing frameworks for historical data stores

• Implement data quality checks and data filling logic

• Work with big data platforms including MapR and Hadoop ecosystem

• Write and optimise SQL queries for data extraction and validation

• Collaborate with risk managers to understand calculation requirements

• Support CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

• Troubleshoot and resolve data and calculation issues

• Document technical solutions and maintain code standards Requirements

• 6-8 years of experience in software development

• Strong Python programming skills with experience in data processing

• Proficiency in Oracle SQL for data manipulation and querying

• Knowledge of market risk management concepts and calculations

• Experience with big data technologies, particularly MapR or Hadoop ecosystem

• Familiarity with C# 5.0 or similar object-oriented languages

• Understanding of DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines

• Experience working with large-scale data platforms

• Ability to work independently and manage technical deliverables

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Good communication skills in English Benefits

• Competitive contract day rate

• Opportunity to work on high-impact market risk systems

• Exposure to enterprise-scale data platforms and technologies

• Collaboration with experienced risk and technology professionals

• Flexible working arrangements You'll work within a professional environment alongside specialists in risk management, quantitative analysis and technology. The team values technical excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement, providing opportunities to develop your skills across market risk and data engineering.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please submit your CV using the form below or email info@blvdr.pl