Lead Python Engineer, Distributed Systems & HPC (Hybrid)

Ncounter Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ncounter Limited is seeking a Principal Python Engineer to design and evolve high‑performance compute frameworks underpinning trading and research platforms. This hybrid, permanent role offers visibility across the business and a chance to shape scalable tools and distributed systems at scale.

You will work at the intersection of software engineering and HPC, mentoring peers and delivering robust Python services, with Docker/Kubernetes and CI/CD automation integral to daily work.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in high-performance Python.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, Linux environments, and CI/CD automation.
• Background in distributed systems and large-scale compute frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain performant frameworks and services in Python.
• Build productivity tools and platforms that streamline workflows across investment and technology teams.
• Contribute to code reviews and best practices, improving overall development quality.
• Work across distributed systems, containers, and automation pipelines to deliver scalable solutions.

Skills

Python

Distributed systems

CI/CD

JVM languages

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Linux

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Ncounter Limited is seeking a Principal Python Engineer to design and evolve high‑performance compute frameworks underpinning trading and research platforms. This hybrid, permanent role offers visibility across the business and a chance to shape scalable tools and distributed systems at scale.

You will work at the intersection of software engineering and HPC, mentoring peers and delivering robust Python services, with Docker/Kubernetes and CI/CD automation integral to daily work.