Cloud Integration & Python Developer – Financial Services

Company Description

Talan is an international consulting group in innovation and transformation through technology. For 20 years, Talan has been advising companies and administrations. The group supports them and implements their transformation and innovation projects internationally.

Present on five continents, the group achieved a turnover of 600 million euros in 2023 than 5,000 consultants and aims to exceed the one billion € turnover mark by 2025. The group puts innovation at the heart of its development and intervenes in areas related to the technological changes of large groups, such as Artificial Intelligence, Data Intelligence, Web3, Metaverse, Blockchain or IoT.

Job Description

Visa: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship)

We are seeking a Cloud Integration and Python Developer to join our IT Derivatives team in New York City. This hybrid role (3 days onsite) combines cloud integration and operational support with Python development for Front Office applications. You will work closely with quantitative analysts, trading desks, and infrastructure teams to industrialize a Python-based pricing solution in Databricks (Azure), orchestrate workflows, and ensure reliability and performance in production.

Key Responsibilities

• Cloud Integration & Ops
  • Configure and manage Databricks clusters (auto-scaling, monitoring), authentication, and security in Azure.
  • Orchestrate jobs via Tidal scheduler and implement CI/CD pipelines.
  • Set up logging, alerting, and packaging for production readiness.
• Python Development
  • Design and implement Python solutions for Front Office applications.
  • Integrate existing Python pricing program into Databricks environment.
  • Maintain and improve code quality through static/dynamic analysis and CI/CD gating.
• Support & Troubleshooting
  • Provide application support (approx. 30%) for production issues, including job failures, data errors, and human mistakes.
  • Occasional weekend support for critical job runs.
• Collaboration
  • Partner with quants, infra, DBA, and cloud teams to deliver robust solutions.
  • Communicate effectively and proactively resolve issues.

Interview Plan:

• Round 1: HR interview
• Round 2: Python and Databricks technical deep dive.
• Round 3: Ops and orchestration (Tidal, CI/CD, troubleshooting) + Collaboration and finance knowledge (quants and manager).

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Qualifications

Required

• 3–8 years of experience in Python development and cloud integration.
• Strong hands-on experience with Databricks (Azure): cluster setup, auto-scaling, job orchestration, monitoring.
• Proficiency in Python for scripting, packaging, and integration.
• Knowledge of Azure fundamentals: compute, authentication, security.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, logging, and alerting.
• Background in financial services, ideally Fixed Income (maturities, coupons, yield curves).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment.

Preferred

• Familiarity with scheduling tools (Tidal).
• Basic SQL or Snowflake experience.
• Exposure to vendor tools such as PyXLL, Xltrail, QuestDB, CityVision.
• Knowledge of REST APIs and enterprise authentication.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics.

At Talan, we invest in our employees’ well-being and empower them with benefits, including:

• 💵 The salary range for this role is US$95,000 – US$110,000
• 💸401(k) retirement plan with company matching
• 🌴15 days of paid vacation per year at hire and up to 27 according to seniority (annual untaken vacation days are cashed out)
• 📴8 paid holidays + 5 sick days + 2 personal days per year
• ❤️‍🩹Company health, dental, and vision insurance plans + FSA
• 🦺Voluntary STD and LTD
• 🚍 Commuter/transit benefits

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.