Lead Python Developer

InfoSec People Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Pension contribution

Job summary

InfoSec People Ltd on behalf of a client in the ETF sector is seeking an experienced Lead Python Developer to shape technology and data platforms. You will lead the design and delivery of business-critical solutions while collaborating with senior stakeholders across the organisation.

The role offers strong career progression, mentoring responsibilities and exposure to AI tools such as Copilot, with opportunities to drive data pipelines, dashboards in Power BI, and scalable PostgreSQL

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Lead Developer, Technical Lead or Principal Developer role.
• Expert-level PostgreSQL knowledge.
• Strong Power BI capabilities.
• Experience building data pipelines and reporting solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management and business analysis skills.
• Financial Services, Asset Management, ETF, FinTech or Capital Markets experience.
• Exposure to cutting-edge AI technologies.
• Opportunity to shape technology strategy.
• Significant career progression opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Leading the design and development of scalable data platforms and applications.
• Building and optimising Python-based solutions and automation tools.
• Developing and maintaining PostgreSQL databases and data models.
• Delivering Azure Data Factory and Microsoft Data Flow solutions.
• Creating insightful Power BI dashboards and reporting capabilities.
• Driving technical best practice across development teams.
• Mentoring developers and providing technical leadership.
• Collaborating with business stakeholders to deliver innovative technology solutions.
• Supporting the adoption of AI technologies including Microsoft Copilot and other productivity tools.
• Integrating financial and market data into internal systems and reporting platforms.

Skills

Lead Developer role

PostgreSQL

Power BI

Data pipelines

Stakeholder management

Financial services experience

AI technologies

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Microsoft Data Flow

Job description

Our client, an innovative and rapidly growing business within the Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) sector, is seeking an experienced Lead Python Developer to play a key role in shaping the future of their technology and data platforms.

This is a rare opportunity to join a highly respected organisation operating at the intersection of technology, data and financial markets. You'll lead the design and delivery of business-critical solutions while working closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading the design and development of scalable data platforms and applications
• Building and optimising Python-based solutions and automation tools
• Developing and maintaining PostgreSQL databases and data models
• Delivering Azure Data Factory and Microsoft Data Flow solutions
• Creating insightful Power BI dashboards and reporting capabilities
• Driving technical best practice across development teams
• Mentoring developers and providing technical leadership
• Collaborating with business stakeholders to deliver innovative technology solutions
• Supporting the adoption of AI technologies including Microsoft Copilot and other productivity tools
• Integrating financial and market data into internal systems and reporting platforms

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in a Lead Developer, Technical Lead or Principal Developer role
• Expert-level PostgreSQL knowledge
• Strong Power BI capabilities
• Experience building data pipelines and reporting solutions
• Strong stakeholder management and Business Analysis skills
• Financial Services, Asset Management, ETF, FinTech or Capital Markets experience
• Passion for technology and innovation
• Equity
• Performance bonus
• Pension contribution
• Exposure to cutting-edge AI technologies
• Opportunity to shape technology strategy
• Significant career progression opportunities

If you're looking to combine technical leadership, data engineering and financial technology within a growing specialist investment business, we'd love to speak with you.