Assistant Manager - SQL and Python Developer

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 2026‑27). 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 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. 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.

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 Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent).

Minimum 7 years in software development or data‑engineering roles. Advanced proficiency with Oracle SQL / PL‑SQL (query tuning, indexing, partitioning, stored‑procedure optimization). Expert‑level Python skills; hands‑on experience with Pandas and NumPy for data manipulation and ETL processes.

Ability to extract insights, perform data mining, and manage end‑to‑end data flows. Proven experience leading a small development team, mentoring junior/mid‑level engineers, and driving technical decisions. Experience working in Scrum/Agile environments; comfortable managing backlogs and sprint commitments.

Strong verbal and written skills; capable of translating technical concepts for non‑technical audiences. Autonomous, rigorous, collaborative, high stress‑tolerance, detail‑oriented, quality‑focused, curious, and proactive problem‑solver. Preferred Education, Skills and Experience Advanced degree (Master’s) or professional certifications (Oracle Certified Professional, 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.

Experience building CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Docker, Kubernetes. 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. BNP Paribas is an equal‑opportunity employer.

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