Python Developer - £150,000 + Comps - London

Hunter Bond; Greater London; On-site; GBP 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Bond in London is hiring a Python Developer to join a fintech engineering team. You will own scalable backend components, build RESTful microservices, and work with large datasets to power a high-performance data platform.

The role offers strong ownership, career progression, and a competitive compensation package in a cutting-edge financial technology environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of commercial Python development experience.
• Experience building or working with RESTful microservices.
• Experience working with large-scale datasets.
• Exposure to big data technologies such as Spark, Kafka, or similar.
• Previous experience within financial services is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing scalable applications and services using Python.
• Building and maintaining RESTful microservices within a distributed architecture.
• Developing platforms capable of processing and analysing extremely large datasets.
• Collaborating closely with engineers and stakeholders to deliver robust, high-quality software.
• Contributing throughout the full software development lifecycle, from design through to deployment.

Skills

Python

RESTful microservices

Big data processing

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Spark

Kafka

Job description

Salary: Up to £150,000 + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits

Overview

We're working with a leading fintech organisation looking to hire a talented Python Developer to join its growing engineering team in London.

This is an opportunity to work alongside exceptional technologists from some of the world's leading technology companies and trading firms, helping to build cutting-edge software that powers the financial industry.

You'll play a key role in developing one of the most scalable and high-performance data platforms in the sector, with genuine ownership across the full software development lifecycle and the chance to make a real impact on the business.

What you'll be doing

• Designing and developing scalable applications and services using Python.
• Building and maintaining RESTful microservices within a distributed architecture.
• Developing platforms capable of processing and analysing extremely large datasets.
• Collaborating closely with engineers and stakeholders to deliver robust, high-quality software.
• Contributing throughout the full software development lifecycle, from design through to deployment.
• Work alongside engineers from leading technology companies and top-tier trading firms.
• Help build one of the most scalable and high-performance data platforms in finance.
• Collaborate with some of London's strongest engineering talent in a highly technical environment.
• Enjoy real ownership, excellent career progression, and outstanding compensation.

What they're looking for

• 2+ years of commercial Python development experience.
• Experience building or working with RESTful microservices.
• Experience working with large-scale datasets.
• Exposure to big data technologies such as Spark, Kafka, or similar.
• Previous experience within financial services is advantageous but not essential.
• A strong academic background, ideally with a degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.