Natixis in Portugal is a Centre of Expertise whose mission is to transform traditional banking by developing innovative solutions for the business, operations and work culture of Groupe BPCE worldwide.
As part of Groupe BPCE’s international division, Natixis in Portugal designs and delivers solutions for its two core areas — Corporate & Investment Banking and Asset & Wealth Management — as well as transversal services that support all entities across the Group.
With more than 3,000 employees representing 46 nationalities, the teams work across Information Technology, Banking Support Activities, and Compliance, in an integrated, inclusive, and cross-functional way, supporting all business lines and platforms of the Group.
A disruptive mindset and a culture of proximity and agility identify Natixis in Portugal Team and reflect the company's mission to transform traditional banking at a global scale: a perfect match in the Portuguese dynamics and entrepreneurial ecosystem.
We are looking for a Senior python Developer , with a strong focus on Python, Django, performance, API design, database management, and automation. The ideal candidate combines solid technical expertise with leadership capabilities and the ability to mentor junior/mid.
🎯 Responsibilities
- Architect and develop robust backend solutions using Python/Django
- Design, implement, and maintain scalable and secure REST APIs
- Ensure application performance through query optimization and efficient architectures
- Manage and optimize relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle)
- Implement automation pipelines for testing and workflows
- Bridge the gap between developers and stakeholders to ensure technical and functional alignment
- Manage the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
- Foster a quality culture through unit, functional, and automated testing
- 7+ years of experience in software development, specializing in backend development, system architecture, data integration, and automation
- Proven expertise in Python (level 5/5) — including development of modular data transformation engines, automation scripts, and Django-based applications
- Experience in Django (level 3/5) — web application development, unit and functional testing
- Mastery of REST and SOAP APIs (level 5/5) — development of secure proxies and system integrations
- Strong database expertise in MySQL (5/5) and Oracle (5/5), including query performance optimization, as well as experience with PostgreSQL
- Solid automation background — Python scripts, BASH scripting, and command-line tools
- Experience in automated testing — unit tests, functional tests, and Selenium
- Ability to design modular, extensible, and scalable architectures
🌐 Languages
Portuguese is mandatory
English is mandatory, minimum C1 level.
Additional InformationOur workplace reflects the vibrant spirit of our locations, with initiatives such as a Green Transportation Budget, electric bikes and a flexible Hybrid Work Policy. We promote wellbeing through the Honolulu Wellness Club, a Prayer Room, a Lactation Room, and themed Villages that inspire creativity and collaboration. Through our ESG and DEI strategies, we are commit to being inclusive, caring, and fair, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.
Skills Required
- 7+ years of software development experience specializing in backend development, system architecture, data integration, and automation
- Advanced Python expertise, including modular data transformation engines, automation scripts, and Django applications
- Django experience in web application development, unit testing, and functional testing
- Advanced REST and SOAP API development experience, including secure proxies and system integrations
- Strong MySQL and Oracle database expertise, including query performance optimization
- PostgreSQL experience
- Automation experience using Python scripts, Bash scripting, and command-line tools
- Automated testing experience with unit tests, functional tests, and Selenium
- Ability to design modular, extensible, and scalable architectures
- Fluency in Portuguese
- English proficiency at minimum C1 level
What We Do
Natixis in Portugal is a Centre of Expertise whose mission is to transform traditional banking by developing innovative solutions for the business, operations and work culture of Groupe BPCE worldwide. Natixis in Portugal is part of the Global Financial Services division, where it applies technology for the development of financial expertise in its two global business lines – Corporate & Investment Banking and Asset & Wealth Management – and, transversally, for the entities of Groupe BPCE. The Centre of Expertise, based in Porto, currently has more than 2,400 employees from over 30 nationalities, organised in three main departments: Information Technology, Banking Support Activities and Compliance. These teams work in an integrated, inclusive and transversal way, supporting and creating value for all the business lines and platforms of the group. For recruitment: [email protected] For other questions: [email protected]
