Backend Engineer – Global Markets Risk

BBVA

Backend Engineer developing and validating quantitative models for BBVA's Global Markets Risk Unit. Collaborating on improving risk management and financial tools using C++ and Python.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeMadrid • 🇪🇸 SpainMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformJenkinsKubernetesPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Development and validation of quantitative models
Efficient implementation in C++ and Python
Industrialization of solutions (containerization, deployment, and maintenance)
Collaboration with business and technology teams
Performance optimization and scalability improvements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Quantitative Finance, or a related field
At least 6 years of experience in a similar role
Docker and application containerization
Production deployment of models and systems (CI/CD, testing, monitoring)
C++ development (high performance, optimization)
Python programming (data analysis, prototyping, quantitative libraries)
Systems and API integration
Practical knowledge of financial modelling (pricing, risk, simulations, etc.) is a plus
Experience with tools such as Git, Docker, Artifactory, and Jenkins is a plus
Experience with Kubernetes and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus
Experience in banking or financial consulting environments is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible work arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

C++Pythonquantitative modelsperformance optimizationscalability improvementsfinancial modellingCI/CDtestingmonitoringAPI integration

Soft Skills

collaboration