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Senior Python Engineer

£130k per annum
Full-time

Role: Senior Python Engineer

Client:  Financial Systems

Salary : Up To £130,000 P/A + Comps

The role

A high-performing global team is looking for an experienced Python Engineer to help build and enhance critical backend platforms supporting complex trading, risk and data workflows. This is a hands-on role focused on scalable engineering, large datasets and delivering robust solutions within a fast-paced financial environment.

What you’ll be doing

  • Building and enhancing Python-based backend services and data pipelines
  • Working with complex financial and trading datasets to support reporting and analytics
  • Developing APIs, automation tools and scalable processing solutions
  • Collaborating with technical and business stakeholders across front-office and risk functions

What we’re looking for

  • Strong Python development experience within enterprise environments
  • Excellent SQL and data processing skills, including Pandas/NumPy
  • Experience building APIs and backend services using frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask or Django
  • Previous exposure to trading, risk, PnL or capital markets environments

Experience with large-scale data processing, cloud platforms or investment banking systems would be highly beneficial.

If you’re interested in working on high-impact financial technology projects within a collaborative global team, apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.

Vacancy posted more than 2 months ago
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