Securities - Backend Developer - Python/

About the Company :

Ventura is an omnichannel trading and investment platform with a network of branches, sub-brokers and Digital Channels. Founded in 1994, the company is entering the next phase of growth by pivoting to a digital-first approach and strengthening its direct-to-consumer franchise. The company has carved out a separate fintech vertical tasked with digital transformation using cutting-edge technology and bringing in fresh talent.

Join us if you like to :

- Lead cross-functional teams : Coordinate and guide teams composed of diverse skill sets towards common goals, ensuring efficient collaboration and synergy.

- Develop strategic initiatives : Formulate and execute strategic plans to achieve organisational objectives, utilising market research and data analysis to identify growth opportunities.

- Drive operational efficiency : Implement process improvements and workflow optimisations to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance productivity.

- Foster innovation : Encourage a culture of innovation by promoting creativity, experimentation, and risk-taking, fostering an environment where new ideas are welcomed and nurtured.

- Manage stakeholder relationships : Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, partners, and vendors, to ensure alignment and satisfaction with organisational objectives.

- Ensure compliance with regulations : Stay abreast of relevant laws and regulations, develop compliance strategies, and oversee implementation to mitigate risk and maintain legal and ethical standards.

- Monitor performance metrics : Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and regularly monitor metrics to track progress, identify areas for improvement, and make data-driven decisions.

What you'll need to bring :

Technical Skills :

- Proficiency in Backend Development : Hands-on experience in NodeJS/Python/C++/Go, demonstrating the ability to design, develop, and maintain complex backend systems and APIs.

- Database Management : Experience with relational databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL, including schema design, query optimisation, and data modelling, as well as familiarity with NoSQL databases like Redis for caching and data storage.

- Cloud Computing Platforms : Proficiency in deploying, managing, and optimising cloud infrastructure on platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS), including services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, and CloudWatch.

- Web Servers and Proxies : Knowledge of configuring and optimising web servers like NGINX for load balancing, reverse proxying, and caching, to enhance the performance and security of web applications and APIs.

- Asynchronous Programming and Messaging : Experience with asynchronous programming techniques and message queuing systems such as RabbitMQ or Kafka, for handling background tasks, event-driven processing, and inter-service communication.

- Security Best Practices : Understanding of security principles and best practices, including encryption, access controls, authentication, and authorisation, to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

- Version Control Systems : Proficiency in using version control systems like Git for code management, collaboration, and deployment, including branching, merging, and resolving conflicts effectively.

- DevOps and Automation Tools : Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools for automating deployment, testing, and monitoring processes, such as CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD) and infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform).

- Troubleshooting and Debugging : Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot and debug complex backend issues efficiently, utilising debugging tools, log analysis, and performance monitoring solutions.

Other Skills :

- Communication Skills : Effective written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, and participate in team discussions and code reviews.

- Teamwork and Collaboration : Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, agile environment, contributing ideas, sharing knowledge, and supporting team members to achieve common goals and deliver high-quality solutions.

- Adaptability and Learning Agility : Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies, tools, and methodologies, staying abreast of industry trends and best practices to continuously improve skills and enhance job performance.

- Attention to Detail : Strong attention to detail and a focus on delivering clean, well-documented, and maintainable code, following coding standards and best practices to ensure code quality and readability.

- Time Management and Prioritisation : Excellent time management and prioritisation skills to manage multiple tasks and projects effectively, meet deadlines, and balance competing priorities in a dynamic work environment.