Senior Software Engineer - Java/Python/SQL

Join Mizuho as a Senior Software Engineer - Java/Python/SQL!

In this role, you will build data-intensive services and Spark pipelines on Kubernetes and Databricks. The ideal candidate will own delivery end-to-end with disciplined SDLC, high attention to detail, and mentor junior developers. Financial services experience required, ideally in Market Risk, Counterparty Credit Risk, or Liquidity Risk.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop services (Java, Python) and ETL/ELT (SQL, Spark/PySpark) on Databricks.
• Containerize and deploy to Kubernetes; ensure logging/metrics/tracing.
• Apply strong SDLC: design reviews, testing, CI/CD, releases, monitoring.
• Partner with risk stakeholders; deliver audit-ready data contracts & controls.
• Review code, coach juniors, lead incident RCAs and remediation.
  

Required Qualifications:

• 6+ years in software/data engineering; expert in Java, Python, SQL.
• Hands-on Spark/Databricks (Delta, Spark SQL, performance tuning).
• Production Kubernetes experience (deployments, networking, autoscaling).
• Proven SDLC rigor and CI/CD (GitHub Actions/Azure DevOps/Jenkins).
• Finance/risk systems depth in at least one: Market, CCR, or Liquidity.
  

Nice to Have:

• Basel III/FRTB, Volcker, CCAR exposure.
• Unity Catalog, DLT, cluster policies; Terraform; Kafka; Airflow/Jobs.
• Secure APIs (REST/gRPC), OAuth2/OIDC, RBAC/ABAC.
• Reporting/limits usage, scenarios, reconciliation tooling.
  

The expected base salary ranges from $111,000-$180,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

Other requirements

In office attendance is an essential function of this role. There is currently a requirement to be in the office a minimum 50% of the time, or five out of every 10 business days. Specific information about the requirements for your role will be communicated during the recruitment process.

Company Overview

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of ~$2 trillion. Mizuho's 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill​, Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring and private capital advisory capabilities across Americas, Europe and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, and its capabilities span corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research. Visit www.mizuhoamericas.com.​​

Mizuho Americas offers a competitive total rewards package.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in all of the jurisdictions where we operate. AA Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran.

Accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities and other covered reasons in accordance with applicable law.

We participate in the E-Verify program.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to require pre- and post-hire drug testing, as permitted by applicable law.

About Us

Why Mizuho

Mizuho is in growth mode as we are climbing the league tables, disrupting the status quo, and attracting top talent. Positions are available across our corporate functions, and on our corporate and investment banking, capital markets, advisory, research, sales & trading, derivatives, and financing teams.

We are looking for candidates who want to contribute to our entrepreneurial culture where people at all levels are inspired to share ideas. Our creativity sets us apart, and our perseverance drives results in creating bespoke, client-focused solutions.

If you are interested in advancing your career working for a firm with a growth mindset and the resources of a global financial services team, we would like to hear from you.

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