Python Engineering Lead, VP

Job Description: Job Title: Python Engineering Lead, VP Location: Pune, India Corporate Title: VP

Role Description Python Engineering Lead responsible for developing, optimizing and maintaining engineering solutions on GCP.

The candidate will lead a team of developers within cross-functional teams, contributing to medium and large-scale projects.

The role requires hands-on expertise in Python development, cloud data engineering, Furthermore the candidate should have extensive experience in Core Banking Projects ( at least 5 to 10 years).

Candidate should have held a leadership role with a team of at least 5- 10 people.

What we’ll offer you As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that you’ll enjoy Best in class leave policy

Gender neutral parental leaves

100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral)

Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education

Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members

Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents

Accident and Term life Insurance

Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above

Your key responsibilities Lead a team of engineers in delivery of a large migration project and experience. Managing the environment, code, CI/CD pipelines.

Lead the team in configuration of thought machine smart contracts with python code.

Ensure the set up and maintenance of the GCP environments.

Lead a team to support our adoption of continuous delivery, automating the building, packaging, testing and deployment of applications.

Should manage the stakeholders esp. the stream leads and work closely to ensure delivery timelines are met.

Your skills and experience Banking Experience : Extensive experience in banking projects. He should be involved in at least one large migration project and experience in retail bank/ core banking platform will be a big advantage.

Leadership Experience: Should have been a lead of at least a team of 10 -15 people.

Core Python Skills

A strong grasp of fundamental and advanced Python concepts is the foundation: 

Core Concepts:  Proficiency in Python's syntax, data types (lists, dictionaries, tuples, sets), control structures, and functions.

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP):  Understanding classes, objects, inheritance, and encapsulation to build modular and scalable applications is crucial, as the platform is object-oriented.

Google Cloud Architecture or Engineering experience.

Exposure to DevOps tools and deep understanding of how to set up and use them in Projects.

(Nice to have) Thought Machine Platform Specific Skills

In addition to general Python skills, specific knowledge of the Thought Machine ecosystem is required: 

Smart Contract Engineering:  The logic of financial products is defined in Python-based "smart contracts" within Vault Core. This requires skills in:

Defining smart contract headers and parameters.

Using lifecycle hooks and scheduled triggers to execute business logic.

Writing unit and simulation tests for financial products.

API Development and Integration:  Proficiency in making and analyzing API requests (GET, POST, etc.) is essential for integrating the platform with other internal and third-party systems, such as CRM or onboarding services.

Cloud Platforms:  Thought Machine's Vault Core is a cloud-native solution, so experience with cloud platforms (GCP preferable) and understanding multi-process architecture for deployment is valuable.

Database Knowledge:  Skills in working with databases, including an understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases and Object-Relational Mappers (ORMs) like SQL Alchemy, for efficient data storage and retrieval. 

Working experience on GCP cloud environment will be plus.

Extensive experience with configuration management tools: Ansible, Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker, Helm or similar tools.

Extensive experience in understanding networking concept e.g. Firewall, Load balancing, data transfer

General Professional Skills

Soft skills are also important for successful project delivery: 

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:  Essential for designing efficient solutions, optimizing algorithms, and debugging complex technical challenges.

Communication:  Clear verbal and written communication skills are needed to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical team members and stakeholders.

Adaptability & Collaboration:  The ability to stay updated with new technologies and work effectively within a team environment

How we’ll support you Training and development to help you excel in your career

Coaching and support from experts in your team

A culture of continuous learning to aid progression

A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs

About us and our teams Please visit our company website for further information: https://www.db.com/company/company.html

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively. Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.

We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.