Senior Developer | BPCE-IT

Company Description Natixis in Portugal is a Centre of Expertise whose mission is to transform traditional banking by developing innovative solutions for the business, operations and work culture of Groupe BPCE worldwide.

As part of Groupe BPCE's international division, Natixis in Portugal designs and delivers solutions for its two core areas - Corporate & Investment Banking and Asset & Wealth Management - as well as transversal services that support all entities across the Group.

With more than 3,000 employees representing 46 nationalities, the teams work across Information Technology, Banking Support Activities, and Compliance, in an integrated, inclusive, and cross-functional way, supporting all business lines and platforms of the Group.

A disruptive mindset and a culture of proximity and agility identify Natixis in Portugal Team and reflect the company's mission to transform traditional banking at a global scale: a perfect match in the Portuguese dynamics and entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Job Description We are looking for a Senior python Developer , with a strong focus on Python, Django, performance, API design, database management, and automation. The ideal candidate combines solid technical expertise with leadership capabilities and the ability to mentor junior/mid.

Responsibilities

Architect and develop robust backend solutions using Python/Django

Design, implement, and maintain scalable and secure REST APIs

Ensure application performance through query optimization and efficient architectures

Manage and optimize relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle)

Implement automation pipelines for testing and workflows

Bridge the gap between developers and stakeholders to ensure technical and functional alignment

Manage the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

Foster a quality culture through unit, functional, and automated testing

Qualifications

7+ years of experience in software development, specializing in backend development, system architecture, data integration, and automation

Proven expertise in Python (level 5/5) - including development of modular data transformation engines, automation scripts, and Django-based applications

Experience in Django (level 3/5) - web application development, unit and functional testing

Mastery of REST and SOAP APIs (level 5/5) - development of secure proxies and system integrations

Strong database expertise in MySQL (5/5) and Oracle (5/5), including query performance optimization, as well as experience with PostgreSQL

Solid automation background - Python scripts, BASH scripting, and command-line tools

Experience in automated testing - unit tests, functional tests, and Selenium

Ability to design modular, extensible, and scalable architectures

Languages Portuguese is mandatory

English is mandatory, minimum C1 level.

Additional Information Our workplace reflects the vibrant spirit of our locations, with initiatives such as a Green Transportation Budget, electric bikes and a flexible Hybrid Work Policy.

Green Transportation Budget

electric bikes

flexible Hybrid Work Policy

Honolulu Wellness Club

Prayer Room

Lactation Room

themed Villages

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