Lead Python Engineer

About this role

* Design, develop and maintain Python applications and services ensuring code quality, scalability and performance
* Take technical and emotional ownership of the applications and services
* Lead and mentor a team of developers ensuring high quality delivery
* Collaborate with product managers to gather requirements, write technical specifications and plan development efforts
* Write clean efficient code, which is well documented and follows the defined best practices and coding standards
* Participate in architectural designs and contribute to the technical direction of projects
* Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback and promote continuous improvement in the team (and beyond)
* Troubleshoot and resolve issues reported in production environments

Preferred Skills:

* Experience in Python Programming with a deep understanding of core libraries and concepts
* Strong proficiency in SDLC such as Agile and Scrum
* Strong knowledge and experience of testing, code reviews and continuous integration
* Focus on designing and writing resilient and maintainable code
* Expertise in designing, developing and deploying servers and applications at scale
* Experience of extracting common concepts into libraries to encourage reuse
* Excellent ability to troubleshoot software issues and ability to apply this outside of immediate areas of responsibility
* Excellent problem solving skills
* Strong knowledge of databases, scehma design and be proficient in writing and optimizing SQL queries
* Specific knowledge of any of Sybase ASE / MS SQLServer is preferable
* Track record of mentoring and managing junior developers to build a cohesive and high performing team.
* Experience in Snowflake is desirable

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being.  Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

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BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.