Backend Engineer (Python/Java) - Fintech, Low-Latency

Hunter Bond; Greater London; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Bond is seeking a Software Engineer (Python / Java) for London onsite. You will build scalable, low-latency backend systems using Python or Java to process large volumes of financial data.

You'll work with a team of elite engineers, tackling complex technical challenges and contributing to high-performance distributed platforms. The role requires 3–6 years of commercial software experience and a passion for solving hard problems.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of commercial software engineering experience.
• Strong programming skills in Python or Java.
• Solid CS fundamentals including data structures and algorithms.
• Experience building projects through internships, placements, personal projects, or commercial work.

Responsibilities

• Build highly scalable, low-latency backend systems using Python or Java.
• Design and develop high-performance distributed systems that process large volumes of financial data.
• Collaborate with a handpicked group of top-tier engineers across software engineering, infrastructure, and quantitative technology.

Skills

Python

Java

Algorithms

Job description

Hunter Bond is seeking a Software Engineer (Python / Java) for London onsite. You will build scalable, low-latency backend systems using Python or Java to process large volumes of financial data.

You'll work with a team of elite engineers, tackling complex technical challenges and contributing to high-performance distributed platforms. The role requires 3–6 years of commercial software experience and a passion for solving hard problems.