About The Company
Luxoft is a global leader in custom software development and digital transformation solutions. With a strong presence across multiple industries including financial services, automotive, and telecommunications, Luxoft prides itself on delivering innovative technology solutions that drive business success. The company emphasizes a collaborative and agile approach, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence. Luxoft's commitment to quality, security, and client satisfaction has established it as a trusted partner for organizations seeking to leverage technology for competitive advantage.
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Developer with a strong background in risk management systems to join our technology team at Luxoft. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance risk management applications that support front-office risk, market risk, and credit risk functions. This role requires deep technical proficiency in Python, MongoDB, SQL Server, and real-time messaging platforms such as Kafka and IBM MQ. The developer will work closely with risk managers, quantitative analysts, and front-office stakeholders to translate complex requirements into robust technical solutions. The position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge risk analytics, enhance system reliability, and support regulatory compliance initiatives.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 5 years of experience as a developer within financial services, particularly in front-office risk, credit risk, or market risk technology teams. A strong programming background in Python is essential, along with extensive experience in database development using MongoDB and SQL Server. Candidates should have a solid understanding of risk data models, including VaR, PFE, credit exposure, and market risk sensitivities. Familiarity with real-time messaging platforms such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or IBM MQ is required. A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or a related field is mandatory, with an advanced degree considered a plus. Proven experience working in agile environments, utilizing source control tools like Git, and implementing CI/CD pipelines is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and enhance high-performance risk management applications using Python and C++.
- Collaborate with risk managers, quantitative analysts, and front office stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
- Implement and support risk analytics engines, scenario analysis, stress testing, and real-time market data ingestion processes.
- Develop microservices and APIs using Python, integrated with MongoDB and SQL Server backends to ensure scalable and maintainable systems.
- Ensure high reliability and performance of risk systems by integrating robust messaging architectures such as Kafka or IBM MQ.
- Participate in DevOps practices, including testing, deployment automation, and system monitoring to ensure continuous delivery and operational excellence.
- Troubleshoot production issues, optimize system performance, and ensure compliance with regulatory and security standards.
Benefits
Luxoft offers a competitive compensation package, including comprehensive health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, and performance-based bonuses. Employees have access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities to enhance their skills and career growth. The company promotes a flexible work environment with options for remote work and flexible hours. Additionally, Luxoft fosters an inclusive culture that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration, providing a stimulating environment for talented professionals to thrive and make a meaningful impact.
Equal Opportunity
Luxoft is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law. We believe that diverse teams foster innovation and drive better business outcomes, and we are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals.