Santander
Financial Services
PythonSoftwareEngineer
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“Python Software Engineer at Santander. Skills: Python, Software architecture, AI-powered applications, Backend development. Lead architectural design and development. Architect and build robust systems”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver significant business value; Empower the team by building responsible and scalable AI applications
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on Python and modern frameworks, Proven experience building, deploying, and maintaining large-scale, production-grade applications, Expert proficiency in Python and its data science/backend ecosystem, Deep understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and data structures, Experience with both relational and NoSQL databases, understanding of CI/CD principles and experience with tools such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins, Spanish proficiency
Nice to Have
High level of English, Experience with application monitoring and logging tools
What You'll Do.
Lead architectural design and development
Architect and build robust systems
Collaborate with AI Experts and Data Scientists
Optimize application performance
Mentor and guide junior engineers
Contribute to technical strategy
Deploy and manage applications
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work in close collaboration with AI Experts, Data Scientists, ML Engineers, and enterprise technology partners; Collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills; Ability to lead technical discussions
Full Job Description
Python Software Engineer Country: **IT STARTS HERE** Santander ([www.santander.com](http://www.santander.com)) is evolving from **a global, high-impact brand** into a **technology-driven organization** , and our people are at the heart of this journey. **Together** , we are driving a **customer-centric transformation** that values bold **thinking, innovation** , and the **courage to challenge** what’s possible. This is more than a strategic shift. **It’s a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference**. Our mission is to contribute to help more **people and businesses prosper**. We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management. Our **Chief Data & Artificial Intelligence Officer (CDAIO)** division is building a world-class AI & Data team to make a difference in the lives of over 170 million people worldwide, through one of the largest banks in the world. We are undergoing one of the biggest transformations in our history and technology is at the heart of our strategy. Join our team to play a part in one of the most important technological projects for the financial sector in the world. Our mission is to contribute to helping more people and businesses prosper. We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management. **THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE** **CDAIO/ AI TECH** is looking for a **PYTHON SOFTWARE ENGINEER** based out of**Madrid**. You will be a technical leader in the design, development, and deployment of scalable and high-performance AI-powered applications. Your mission will be to architect robust systems, write exceptional code, and translate complex AI models and business requirements into production-ready software solutions that deliver significant business value. You will work in close collaboration with AI Experts, Data Scientists
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