Python Developer-Full Stack Senior

Location: McLean, VA (Full-Time Onsite, Monday-Friday)

Salary Range: Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Introduction

Join a dynamic and innovative team as a Senior Software Developer in the Investments & Capital Markets division, supporting an enterprise forecasting platform used for long-term financial projections, strategic planning, and decision-making. This role is based in McLean, VA, a vibrant area known for its proximity to the nation's capital and its thriving tech community.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5 years of software development experience using Python, Java, or similar modern programming languages.
• 2-3 years of Git source control experience in a collaborative development environment.
• 2-3 years of SQL and relational database development experience.
• 1-2 years of experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker, Podman, or Kubernetes.
• Proficiency in shell scripting for automation and operational support.
• 2-3 years of experience with unit testing frameworks such as Pytest or JUnit.
• Understanding of fixed income concepts including duration, convexity, spread, and option-adjusted spread (OAS).
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in Agile environments.
• Prior work experience in the financial services industry or with fixed income knowledge.

Applicants must be able to work directly for Artech on W2.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related quantitative field.
• Knowledge of GAAP accounting principles, including revenue recognition, expense recognition, and amortization.
• CFA, FRM, CPA, or significant progress toward certification.
• Experience working directly with business stakeholders and gathering requirements.
• Exposure to project management and tracking tools such as JIRA.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Refactor and modernize financial accounting and forecasting application components to improve maintainability, performance, and scalability.
• Develop and enhance forecasting engine capabilities to improve model accuracy, efficiency, and enterprise readiness.
• Support quarterly and annual production runs for financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and timely delivery.
• Troubleshoot defects, reduce technical debt, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop high-quality, testable code with strong automated unit and integration test coverage.
• Collaborate across data, services, APIs, and infrastructure layers to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Partner with FP&A and business stakeholders to implement forecasting enhancements and scenario analysis capabilities.
• Support infrastructure upgrades, platform migrations, and technology modernization efforts.
• Participate in design discussions, code reviews, documentation, and technical decision-making.

Company Benefits & Culture

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.

For immediate consideration please click APPLY to begin the screening process with Alex.