Contract Python Developer (Commodity Trading)

X4 Technology; London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global commodity trading firm is seeking a skilled Python Developer to join their front-office technology team. In this hybrid role, you'll work on crucial systems for trade capture and risk management, supporting traders, quants, and risk teams. This initial 6-month contract offers a competitive day rate of £700-750 outside IR35, with strong potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Proven Python Development experience in trading or risk systems.
• Strong understanding of front-office workflows in commodities or financial markets.
• Experience with market data, real-time systems, and pricing/risk models.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Python-based systems for trade capture and risk calculation.
• Manage large datasets and integrate real-time market data feeds.
• Enhance system performance and support applications in trading platforms.

Skills

Python Development

Trade Capture

Risk Calculation

Market Data Ingestion

Analytics

Real-time Systems

Cloud-based Microservices

Job description

Job Description

Role: Python Developer

Projects: Trade Capture, Risk & PnL, Market Data, Analytics, Integration Workflows

Industry: Commodity Trading

Day rate: £700-750/d (outside IR35)

Location: London (hybrid)

Contract: 6 months (strong extension potential)

X4 Technology are partnered with a global commodity trading firm looking for a skilled Python Developer to join their team front-office technology team on a contract basis.

In this role, you will develop and support core systems covering trade capture, risk & PnL engines, market data ingestion, analytics tooling and integration workflows across multiple commodities

Responsibilities of the Contract Python Developer (Commodities Trading)

This is a fast-paced, high-impact role working in a desk-facing capacity. Responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain Python-based systems focused for trade capture, risk calculation, pricing models and analytics
• Manage large datasets and integrate real-time market data feeds to support trading decisions
• Enhance system performance, reliability, and automation within trading platforms
• Support and troubleshoot applications, contributing to architectural improvements
• Collaborate with traders, quants and risk teams

Requirements of the Contract Python Developer (Commodities Trading)

• Proven Python Development experience in trading or risk systems
• Strong understanding of front-office workflows in commodities or financial markets
• Experience with market data, real-time systems, and pricing/risk models
• Ability to work closely with traders and analysts in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with cloud-based microservices architecture

The contract is for an initial 6 months with strong extension potential. The rate is £700-750/d outside IR35, with 2-3 days per week onsite in central London.

Interviews are taking place over the next two weeks, so if you're a Python Developer with commodity or financial trading experience, please apply online for immediate consideration