Senior Software Developer - Python

SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo and with a 400-year history, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group has more than 130 offices and 80,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, which is one of the three largest banking groups in Japan. SMFG's shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: SMFG) stock exchanges.


In the Americas, SMBC Group has a presence in the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Backed by the capital strength of SMBC Group and the value of its relationships in Asia, the Group offers a range of commercial and investment banking services to its corporate, institutional, and municipal clients. It connects a diverse client base to local markets and the organization's extensive global network. The Group's operating companies in the Americas include Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC), SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., SMBC Capital Markets, Inc., SMBC MANUBANK, JRI America, Inc., SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc., Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd.



Role Description


SMBC is in the process of leading a Digital Transformation across our Americas Division as we continue to modernize our technology, focus on our data-driven approach, grow, and plan for the future. As a result of this expansion, we are seeking a software developer to join our Nikko development team.



Role Objectives

• Design, development, testing, support, and maintenance of software applications
• The primary technology will be Python, SQL, C#/.Net, middleware IBM MQ for messaging, and AWS/ Azure cloud.
• In this position the candidate will work closely with Business Analysts, Project managers, the infrastructure team, DBA team and other application teams across the organization.

Qualifications and Skills
• 7-12 years of professional experience in Software Development
• Hands-on development in Python and SQL programming
• Strong knowledge of Python programming
• Strong knowledge of SQL programming with ability to write and simplify complex queries, improve query performance, etc.
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines
• Team player with positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to self-direct, analyze and evaluate and form independent judgments
• Ability to effectively interact and build relationships with senior management and stakeholders
• Strong project and people management skills
• Excellent communication skills including experience speaking to technical and business audiences


Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in financial domain
• Experience with IBM MQ, TIBCO, Rabbit MQ, or other messaging tool
• Experience with SOAP and REST API
• Experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience designing and architecting systems
• B.S. or M.S. Computer Science or Related field



Additional Requirements


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 [email protected].