Assistant Manager - SQL and Python Developer (Hojai)

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- Tech Lead (Oracle SQL PL SQL Python)
- Global Markets IT, BNP Paribas
- Bangalore About the business BNP Paribas Global Markets enables corporate & institutional clients to trade, hedge and invest across every asset class, 24/7. Our IT teams design, build and run the mission critical platforms that power everything from FX to complex equity derivatives. We operate globally (Paris
- London
- New York
- Tokyo
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Bangalore) and are looking for a strong technical leader to drive the next wave of modernization. Position Overview BNP Paribas Global Markets (India
- Bangalore) is looking for a Tech Lead to drive the migration and modernization of legacy Scala based tools to a Python and Oracle SQL based architecture (COMPASS 2.0 & NEXT roadmap ). Reporting to the SDA Lead, you will design high performance data solutions, refactor existing systems for efficiency and maintainability, and work closely with cross functional teams (MO, CC Governance, Sales) across multiple geographies. The role blends strong technical leadership, hands on development, and mentorship of mid level engineers. Job Responsibilities Core / Direct
- Gather and analyze business requirements; propose scalable technical solutions.
- Design end to end data architectures and flows that integrate smoothly with existing platforms.
- Architect, develop, and optimize high throughput data pipelines in Python (Pandas, NumPy) and Oracle SQL/PL SQL.
- Refactor legacy Scala applications into maintainable Python/SQL services.
- Collect, transform, and analyze data from multiple sources to produce client contribution and revenue analysis metrics.
- Automate recurring tasks and build tooling to improve application support and evolution.
- Enhance overall application architecture to raise service quality for business users.
- Prioritize and manage workload, balancing urgent operational needs with long term roadmap objectives.
- Proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve technical issues; implement preventive fixes.
- Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non technical stakeholders. Contributing / Collaborative
- Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies (sprint planning, daily stand ups, retrospectives, demos).
- Mentor mid level developers, conduct code reviews and enforce best practices.
- Collaborate with global teams (Paris, London, New York, Tokyo, Singapore, Hong Kong) to ensure data integrity and alignment with global strategy.
- Explore emerging technologies (data warehousing, AI/Agentic tools, Tableau/Power BI, ELK Stack, ML libraries) that could add value to the platform. Required Education, Skills and Experience (Must Have)
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent).
- Professional Experience
- Minimum 5 years in software development or data engineering roles.
- Database Expertise
- Advanced proficiency with Oracle SQL / PL SQL (query tuning, indexing, partitioning, stored procedure optimization).
- Programming
- Expert level Python skills; hands on experience with Pandas and NumPy for data manipulation and ETL processes.
- Data Analysis
- Ability to extract insights, perform data mining, and manage end to end data flows.
- Leadership
- Proven experience leading a small development team, mentoring junior/mid level engineers, and driving technical decisions.
- Agile Delivery
- Experience working in Scrum/Agile environments; comfortable managing backlogs and sprint commitments.
- Communication
- Strong verbal and written skills; capable of translating technical concepts for non technical audiences.
- Behavioral Traits
- Autonomous, rigorous, collaborative, high stress tolerance, detail oriented, quality focused, curious, and proactive problem solver. Preferred Education, Skills and Experience (Nice to Have)
- Advanced degree (Master's) or professional certifications (Oracle Certified Qualified, AWS/Azure Data Engineer, etc.).
- Data warehouse experience (Snowflake, Redshift, Big Query, Oracle Exadata).
- Exposure to AI/Agentic tools or generative AI frameworks.
- Proficiency with business intelligence tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
- Familiarity with the ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) for logging and monitoring.
- Experience with machine learning libraries (scikit learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch) and basic statistical modelling.
- Knowledge of additional programming languages (Scala, Java) to aid legacy code understanding.
- Hands on experience with cloud platforms (Azure or AWS) and services like Azure Data Factory, AWS Glue, Lambda.
- Experience building CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Docker, Kubernetes. Location: Bangalore, India (on site / hybrid) If you are passionate about modernizing data platforms, enjoy leading technically driven teams, and thrive in a fast paced global environment, we encourage you to apply. Apply now or tag a friend who fits the bill! Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.in/job/4m5rmx