Fullstack Python Developer (Fully Remote) Milan, Italy

XTAL Strategies, a Milan-based innovative up-and-coming start-up based, having obtained the status of innovative SME according to the Italian degree law 3/2015 and registered in the special section of the Registry of Commerce at the Chamber of the commerce of Milan, Monza and Brianza, is going through a period of strong growth with ambitious goals of innovation and creation of long-term added value. In this growth path, the company, which aims to develop analytics and evaluation models, financial indices, investment and risk management solutions for illiquid investments in private markets are looking for a "full-stack" developer with complete and highly talented technical training to support the company in the development of the main services and products. The ideal candidate is:

• Passionate about high-quality software development
• Able and eager to learn new technologies
• Happy to work in a collaborative and agile environment- Willing to roll up his sleeves and perform code reviews
• Expert in the release and supply of complex software and applications
• Not intimidated by complex analyses and methodologies
• Interested in financial markets, including the underlying market data in the strict sense of the term
• Inquisitive and with excellent command of both the English and Italian languages

LOCATION

Milan (open to fully remote)

RESPONSIBILITY

• Contribute to the development of the code to the company's core products, from the front-end to the back-end
• Review and propose improvements to the code contributed by colleagues

EDUCATION AND KNOWLEDGE BASE

• A first level degree in computer science, engineering or mathematics; the possession of a level II degree or master in the same disciplines represents an added value
• 3+ years of experience
• SW development experience with Python (3.X)
• SW development experience with Node.js and knowledge of JS framework
• Excellent command of MS SQL and concepts related to the use of relational databases
• Able to read query structures and optimize them accordingly
• Knowledge of ETL tools (preferably Talend)
• Knowledge of version control software through Git
• Knowledge of the main cloud-based services

SKILLS BONUS POINTS

• Experience of web technologies
• Knowledge of continuous integration / automated tests
• Knowledge of Django or other Python frameworks
• Knowledge of C #, C ++ or Java

THE STIMULATING ASPECTS OF THE POSITION

• Interactive and highly dynamic work environment
• Working in a small and informal team of bright and committed people
• Sharing and improving new ideas with team members
• Proactively contribute to solving problems of data manipulation and scaling

WHY XTAL STRATEGIES

We use the latest cloud technologies and the power of automation to grow our business. The company is growing but is still small enough to empower you to have an impact on the team and the goals, as well as shape your role over time.

We aim to grow with ambitious goals and select only for excellence; we work collaboratively and provide products and services that the industry and our users require.

If you believe you meet the requirements of the opening position, please solve the challenge or get in contact with us.

The job post is intended for any genders pursuant to Italys laws 903/77 and 125/91, and people of all ages and nationalities, pursuant to Italys legislative decrees 215/03 and 216/03.