{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"333420bc487fbadcd95354df","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/333420bc487fbadcd95354df","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/333420bc487fbadcd95354df","title":"Senior Python Engineer","description":"Job Title: Senior Python EngineerLocation: Downers Grove, IL (Chicago area)Duration: 12+ MonthsInterview Mode: VideoInvestment Platform (ETF) either investment or ETF knowledge is a MUST- USAA leading global investment management organization is modernizing business-critical ETF and investment analytics applications. Many of these tools were originally built by business teams in Python and Excel. The work is to turn them into resilient, production-grade applications, in close collaboration with portfolio managers and front-office users.TeamA small, hands-on engineering team led by a company Lead Python Engineer. You will work alongside the client’s internal engineering team and directly with business stakeholders. There is limited BA support.Position overviewA Senior Python Engineer who writes production code every day. You will build new components and refactor business-built tools into well-engineered applications. You will work directly with portfolio managers to understand how the tools are used and what must not break. This is a 100% hands-on role, not advisory or architectural.ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop and maintain production-grade Python applications and APIs.Refactor and modernize Python/Excel tools built by business teams: add tests, structure, security and observability.Work directly with portfolio managers and front-office users to clarify requirements and validate results.Build data-intensive and analytics features on SQL and cloud data platforms.Contribute to CI/CD, automated testing and code reviews.Apply AI-assisted development practices where they improve speed and quality.Requirements5+ years of hands-on, production Python development. Python is the main language in your current role.ETF or investment front-office experience (asset management, investment banking, capital markets). 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