Python Developer

McGregor Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a mid-level Python Web Developer to join their innovative team in London. This role involves creating bespoke applications for financial operations, focusing on developing automation systems and custom data visualization tools. You'll collaborate closely with C-suite stakeholders, making impactful technical decisions that enhance business efficiency. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of finance and technology, providing exposure to systematic trading technologies. If you are passionate about software engineering within the financial sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 2-8 years of experience in Python development required.
• Strong knowledge of web technologies like Django, FastAPI, or Flask.

Responsibilities

• Develop automation systems for trade processing workflows.
• Create custom data visualization tools and architect web applications.

Skills

Python Development

Django

FastAPI

Flask

Javascript

HTML

CSS

Cloud Computing (AWS)

Education

Strong Educational Background

Job description

Python, Django, Javascript, Cloud, Pandas, NumPy

A leading London Investment Manager is currently seeking a Python Web Developer (mid level) for a new initiative:

The team is currently building a new, bespoke application for the Operations function of the fund. You'll be developing automation systems for trade processing workflows, creating custom data visualization tools, and architecting web applications using Flask/Django/FastAPI stacks.

You'll have autonomy to drive technical decisions while collaborating with C-suite stakeholders to solve complex financial data challenges. We need someone who understands how a financial organization works and is comfortable being a central point of contact for multiple stakeholders in various teams.

This role sits at the intersection of financial operations and software engineering, offering exposure to systematic trading technologies while building solutions that directly impact business efficiency.

Required skills:

1. Excellent Python Development. We are looking for candidates at the mid-level of experience (2-8 years).
2. Strong knowledge and usage of web technologies such as Django, FastAPI, or Flask.
3. Prior experience with either Javascript, HTML, or CSS.
4. Cloud computing experience (ideally AWS).
5. Prior experience within financial services is required at either a large investment bank, asset manager, or another fund.

Nice to have:

1. Strong educational background.
2. Experience working with Operations within finance.
3. Exposure to automation tools.

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on any grounds.