Senior Full Stack Developer (Python/Backend)

JOB SUMMARY

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.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND 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

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

• Experience: 7+ years of professional software development with Python
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Back-end: Hands-on experience building applications with Python frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI
• Front-end: Experience building user interfaces using JavaScript, including React
• Data: Experience writing SQL queries and performing data analysis tasks
• Cloud / Infrastructure: Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services, including App Service, Functions, Containers, and Storage
• DevOps: Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps
• Tools: Experience using GitHub, VS Code, and modern development environments
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to document decisions and collaborate across teams

NICE TO HAVE

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

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SMBC’s employees participate in a Hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process. Hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles, including, for example, certain FINRA-registered roles for which in-office attendance for the entire workweek is required.

SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at accommodations@smbcgroup.com.