Full Stack Developer (Python/Backend)

SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group headquartered in Tokyo with a 400-year history, offering a diverse range of financial services including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group operates in nearly 40 countries with over 130 offices and 80,000 employees worldwide. In the Americas, SMBC Group provides commercial and investment banking services to corporate, institutional, and municipal clients, connecting them to local markets and an extensive global network.

About the role

You will design, build, and support applications that drive risk analysis and decision-making. In this role, you develop full-stack solutions using Python and React, deployed on Azure. Your work turns business needs into reliable, production-ready systems. You also help improve system reliability, shape technical direction, and support the growth of others on the team.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain scalable web applications using Python frameworks such as Django and front-end tools like React
• Design and develop APIs and backend services that support data-driven use cases
• Deploy and manage applications on Microsoft Azure, including App Service, Functions, Containers, Storage, SQL, and Databricks
• Implement monitoring, logging, and tracing using tools such as Azure Monitor and Application Insights
• Improve application performance, reliability, and security across the stack
• Lead incident response efforts and perform root cause analysis to resolve issues and prevent recurrence
• Automate build, test, and deployment pipelines using GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps
• Mentor engineers and contribute to consistent engineering practices

Requirements

• 4+ years of professional software development with Python
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Hands-on experience building applications with Python frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI
• Experience building user interfaces using JavaScript, including React
• Experience writing SQL queries and performing data analysis tasks
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services, including App Service, Functions, Containers, and Storage
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps
• Experience using GitHub, VS Code, and modern development environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to document decisions and collaborate across teams

Nice to have

• Experience with Azure Databricks, including PySpark, Delta Lake, and data workflows
• Knowledge of risk management or financial services
• Familiarity with monitoring and tracing practices such as OpenTelemetry
• Experience using AI tools in the development process

Schedule

SMBC’s employees participate in a hybrid workforce model, requiring employees to live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles, including certain FINRA-registered positions that require in-office attendance for the entire workweek.