Python Developer - Market Risk

In Commerzbank Digital Technology Centre Prague, we are transforming a traditional bank into a digital agile enterprise! We provide a wide range of various IT solutions, software development, and services in the area of application operation and infrastructure.

We are looking for a new colleague to join us as a Python developer in the Market Risk Calculations & Testing team. This team is responsible for developing software solutions that enable our business partners to monitor and manage financial risks caused by market fluctuations. These tools play a crucial role in ensuring the bank’s risk exposure stays within acceptable limits and complies with regulatory requirements.

Our team consists of 18 talented developers and business analysts, located across Frankfurt and Prague. While the majority of the team, including the Product Owner, is based in Frankfurt, strong communication skills in English are essential for effective collaboration. Knowledge of Czech or German would be an added advantage, but they are not mandatory. In Prague, you'll be joining a smaller local sub-team of 3 colleagues (2 developers and 1 business analyst) along with other developers and business analysts working in related Market Risk teams.

You will be responsible for:

• Enhancing the testing platform for Market Risk (Python engine & JavaScript Web frameworks, Oracle database) to improve the user experience, the efficiency of the application and onboarding new data sources
• Defect analysis and code reviews
• Code maintenance in code versioning systems GIT/Bitbucket, possibly changes to our CI/CD pipeline
• 3rd level support for the application

We are seeking someone with these skills:

• At least 3 years of experience in Python development with Django
• SQL knowledge (ideally Oracle)
• JavaScript web development knowledge with jQuery and ajax – knowledge on React is an advantage
• Knowledge of REST API design and development
• English at least on B2 level – both written and spoken

Nice to have:

• Affinity to Market Risk and knowledge of data analysis (e.g. pandas, polars, numPy for data analysis) and business workflow and data modelling is a big plus
• Knowledge of financial and derivative products (FX, IR, Credit, Commodities)
• Experience with code quality tools – SonarQube
• Knowledge of excel/pdf report generation in Python – openpyxl, XlsxWriter…

Learning and Development opportunities

Our Digital Technology Center is home to more than 600 IT professionals and there is always someone to learn from or have a quick review. You will find unconventional thinkers here and speak English on daily basis. We encourage numerous ways of development activities and support our people with certificat

You will enjoy

• Home office to make sure you can have the right balance.
• Flexible working hours within agile SCRUM setup.
• Generous package of 6 weeks of vacation, 6 sick days and up to 30 days of paid sick leave.
• A competitive salary with a very decent annual bonus system.
• Special financial conditions and mortgage discount.
• Prague offices to meet your team at the Charles Square Center, Karlovo náměstí within the reach of metro B line.
• A sophisticated program of further professional training and personal growth.
• Sponsored public transport card, Multisport card, retirement savings contribution, cafeteria system benefits, children summer camps contribution and free coffee.
• Opportunity to travel to our Frankfurt headquarters.
• A friendly, inclusive and open-minded company culture.
• Amazing multicultural colleagues and so much more!

What is next:

Send us your professional details and we will contact you right away. You will meet your team lead as well as a technology expert to discuss all that interests you. We are happy to meet you in person and show you the office or we can get in touch via MS Teams.