AVP VP - Full Stack Developer (Python/React)

We're seeking a Full Stack Developer to work across our entire technology stack, building and maintaining our aviation finance modelling platform. You'll work on both FastAPI backend services and React frontend applications contribution to the full development lifecycle.

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Core Responsibilities

  • Develop features across the full stack - from database to user interface

  • Build and maintain FastAPI REST APIs

  • Create responsive React user interfaces

  • Design database schemas and optimize queries

  • Implement authentication and authorization flows

  • Write comprehensive tests for both frontend and backend

  • Participate in architecture decisions and technical planning 

Qualifications & Experience

Required Skills

  • 3+ years full stack development experience

  • Strong python skills

  • Proficient in React/modern Java Script

  • Experience with both SQL and RESTful API design

  • Understanding of authentication patterns and security best practices

  • Git version control and collaborative development workflows

  • Strong problem solving and communication skills

  • Azure cloud experience (App Services, Functions, etc)

  • Docker and containerization knowledge

  • CI/CD pipeline experience

  • Experience in financial services or aviation 

  • Understanding of data visualization

  • Knowledge of microservices architecture

     

    Critical Behaviours

    These embody our culture and are central to how we work together at SMBC Aviation Capital:

    Respect: Two-way communication: listen intently, give quieter voices a platform and be conscious of tone. Respect people’s time and be flexible in accommodating others.

    Trust: Create a psychologically safe space. Do what you say you will do, when you say you will do it. Be honest, communicate openly and be respectful of each other’s needs.

    Integrity: Always do what is right including when no one is watching; treat people with respect and kindness; be self-aware, compassionate and embrace diversity.

    Connect: Collaborate to unleash the full potential of our diverse talent. Respect each other’s expertise and perspective and welcome challenge. Foster an inclusive and fun environment where accomplishments are recognised and take pride in winning together.

    Adapt: Be brave and curious – anticipate the future and be proactive. Have a ‘why not’ attitude, learn from previous experiences. Call out bureaucracy when it is evident in a process or way of working. Be agile to meet and exceed our customers’ needs. Demonstrate resilience and support each other.

    Achieve: Take accountability and ownership to deliver results, be ambitious and take pride in everything we do. Set each other up for success and share insights. Do what it takes to drive positive change and seek opportunities to innovate and grow our business and people.

     

    Take your career to new heights – come join us at SMBC Aviation Capital 

    At SMBC Aviation Capital we look after one another. Through the SMBC Aviation Capital People Commitment we offer a comprehensive suite of benefits, aligned to your needs as you move through different career and life stages. The SMBC AC People Commitment also includes our people-led culture; reward & recognition; along with our learning, wellbeing, inclusion, engagement, and CSR initiatives.  In return, we ask you to bring your enthusiasm and commitment to your work here at SMBC AC to mutually create an exceptional employee experience. 

    A world of opportunity awaits you at SMBC Aviation Capital. Our workplace is one where diversity is welcome, and people of all backgrounds are supported to be at their best. We are an equal opportunities employer and strive to build an ever-inclusive work environment.  We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. Should you have a reasonable accommodation request please reach out to us at Careers@smbc.aeroLiaise with and support commercial and other teams to enable the execution of a broad range of transactions

     

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