VP, Python and Databricks Developer

Role Description

The Python Developer supports SMBC’s Americas Digital Transformation by designing, building, and maintaining scalable risk technology applications that enable data-driven decision making. This role delivers measurable impact through the development of cloud-based Python solutions deployed in Azure, supporting risk analytics and regulatory-driven use cases. The position operates within the Risk Technology Group and contributes to enterprise modernization initiatives with direct influence on system performance, reliability, and risk reporting capabilities.

Role Objectives: Delivery

• Design, develop, and maintain highly scalable Python applications supporting risk technology platforms.
• Build, deploy, and support applications within Microsoft Azure using interconnected cloud components.
• Enhance and integrate front-end components using React JS, HTML5, and CSS3 to support user-facing risk tools.
• Identify, analyze, and remediate performance bottlenecks and inefficient code to improve system scalability and reliability.
• Implement secure user authentication and authorization across multiple systems and environments.
• Develop code to enterprise quality standards, including unit testing and adherence to technical specifications.
• Contribute to risk analytics solutions, with exposure to Value at Risk systems where applicable.
• Support data visualization and reporting capabilities, including integration with Power BI tools when required.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation covering application design, functionality, and deployment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders in Agile delivery environments while maintaining the ability to execute independently on assigned initiatives.

Qualifications and Skills

• 5+ years of professional Python development experience in enterprise environments.
• Experience with Azure cloud computing platforms; Databricks experience preferred but not required.
• Working knowledge of relational and non-relational database systems and distributed computing frameworks.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies including React JS, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and iterative software delivery models.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and multitasking skills across concurrent projects.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Self-directed work style with demonstrated ability to research, problem-solve, and maintain delivery momentum.
• Reports into the Risk Technology function, supporting enterprise risk systems and analytics platforms.