Software Development Engineer -1

Ventura Securities is establishing its fintech team - a remote-first, work from anywhere team with highly talented individuals who come from diverse backgrounds and looking to solve real client problems at scale. Ventura has been in the stockbroking business for 20+ years and it is a robust and profitable franchise with 1000+ employees currently. We are looking for passionate techies with skills primarily around AWS and Python who are aspiring for a fast-track career.

Your Key Responsibilities: 

1. Build out of the Ventura cloud-based backend platform from scratch

2. Ownership and monitoring of our D2C backend

3. Robust documentation skills and desire to share information with others

4. Desire and ability to prototype ideas quickly, and be willing to experiment and learn

Basic Requirements:

·  Very strong python, lambda, sql, general aws

· Clean coding skills around Python or Go and SQL

· Demonstratable experience around writing testable code, working with git, doing peer-level code review, daily standups, and generally championing software excellence

· What you get: 

1. Chance to build out a next-gen fintech product from ground 0

2. Opportunity to influence the design of the product

3. Flexible and work anywhere environment running out of Slack

Flat org structure

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Contribute in all phases of the development lifecycle
• Write well designed, testable, efficient code
• Ensure designs are in compliance with specifications
• Prepare and produce releases of software components
• Support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies and presenting these for architectural review 

Adhere to Experian policies and procedures

• Work under the Experian behaviors and values
• Facilitate and drive performance management processes
• Champion a culture where the fair treatment of customers is at the heart of the Experian business 
• Ensure that by leading by example, you adhere to all regulatory requirements and apply appropriate controls in the interests of customers
• Through the adoption of a top down approach, demonstrate a culture where all our people understand their regulatory obligations, including what the fair treatment of customer’s means to them and our organization

Qualifications

• Should  have years of experience in developing and supporting Java/J2EE based application
• Should provide consultation on new development, enhancements, bug fixes and deployment and involve in complete product life cycle
• Should undertake any development/coding activities that might require during project life cycle
• Should have good core java concept like Collection, Multi-Threading JDBC File handling etc.
• Should have experience in Spring, Spring Boot, JPA, Hibernate
• Should have experience in Web service testing tool like SOAP UI, PostMan
• Should have working experience with database like Oracle, MSSQL Server, MySQL
• Should have enriched experience in client interfacing
• Should have good communication skills

Technologies

1. Java, Java EE
2. Spring, Spring Boot, JPA, Hibernate
3. Java Multi-Threading
4. Web service using SOAP/REST
5. JIRA, Confluence, Bitbucket
6. Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL
7. WebLogic, Tomcat , JBOSS

• Write lots of bug-free, efficient, scalable and reusable code.
• Write unit tests and take responsibility for the quality of your own code.
• Coach, encourage and mentor your fellow software developers to do the same.
• Consult with product owners to define, scope and plan new features.
• Test, evaluate and recommend technologies to improve the overall product.
• Be a key participant in the Agile process.
• Produce excellent documentation.
• Undertake and implement processes for smoother and efficient deployment of code base
• Maintain code base as it grows bigger and scales

What we value

• 2-3 Years of experience building and shipping API’s using python based frameworks
• Proficiency with NoSql Databases (Elastic, Mongo) is a must
• Experience in working with Amazon Cloud Services like SNS, SQS, VPC, etc. is preferred
• Experience with databases migration and system re-architecture is valued
• Ability to write modular, reusable, and clean code
• Comfortable with ticket management and documentation

• Writing reusable, testable, and efficient code.
• Design and implementation of low-latency, high-availability, and performant applications
• Integration of user-facing elements developed by front-end developers with server-side logic
• Implementation of security and data protection
• Integration of data storage solutions

Skills And Qualifications

• Practical knowledge and understanding of web applications.
• 3+ years of good hands-on experience in Python, with knowledge of Django
• Good hands-on experience in SQL Database (MYSQL / Postgres)
• Knowledge of user authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments
• Able to create database schemas that represent and support business processes.
• Strong unit test and debugging skills
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools GIT.
• Has experience of working in an Agile Environment. Fluent in English (written and oral) Fluency in a second language is preferred.
• Comfortable working remotely with great communication skills for a remote work environment.

Bonus Qualifications

• Knowledge of any cloud. ( Especially Azure )

Responsibilities

• You will design and develop large scale distributed services
• You will analyse and improve the efficiency, scalability, stability, and security of the platform as a whole.
• You will act as the primary owner of one or more components while driving innovation in your area of ownership
• You will proactively research & evaluate new tools, technologies, and techniques to improve the value of the system.
• You will work with engineering leadership in solving and architecting solutions for challenging or complex development issues.
• You will work independently and handle dependencies with very minimal oversight
• You will take initiatives in developing and maintaining integrations of best practices within the back-end.
• You will help identify systemic issues, performance bottlenecks and work on design/architect improvements.

Requirements

• You have 1 - 9 years of experience in software development.
• You have designed and scaled up the system.
• You have a strong understanding of Data Structures and Algorithms.
• You are an incessant problem solver and tougher the problem gets, more fun you have.
• You have strong command in any one or more of the following languages: Python and Django
• You understand the business impact of your decisions.

Good To Have

• You have prior experience in fintech companies

Traits We Are Looking For

• Experience in a specific tech stack doesn't matter for us.
• The general engineering mindset and aptitude is what matters more.
• Technically strong and curious.
• Should have a hacker mindset and should love exploring new technologies.

Desired Skills and Experience

Java, Python, Data Structures, Algorithms