Python Developer - Asset Management Firm - London

Attribution Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Attribution Search is collaborating with a London-based Asset Management firm seeking an experienced Python Developer to join its dynamic technology team. This role involves enhancing backend and user-facing applications and supporting data workflows. Ideal candidates will have commercial software development experience and strong SQL skills, preferably within financial services.

You'll work in a forward-thinking environment that emphasizes AI-assisted engineering practices and collaboration, with opportunities to impact investment systems significantly.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years’ experience in commercial software development.
• Experience with data integration, ETL, or ingestion pipelines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance backend and user-facing applications.
• Support data ingestion, transformation, and validation workflows.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and participate in CI/CD processes.

Skills

Backend development experience with Python

Strong SQL skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Experience within financial services

Tools

Azure DevOps

CI/CD pipelines

C#

Job description

Attribution Search is partnered with a London based Asset Management firm looking to hire a Python Developer into its growing technology team.

This is an exciting opportunity to support a broad range of investment and operational systems, with strong exposure across backend development, data platforms, and evolving AI-assisted engineering practices.

The team is actively embracing AI development tooling and agentic engineering workflows to improve software delivery, testing, and operational efficiency, making this an excellent opportunity for someone interested in modern software engineering practices within financial services.

Responsibilities

As part of the team, you will contribute across a range of existing and evolving systems supporting investment and business processes, including:

• Development and enhancement of backend and user-facing applications
• Supporting data ingestion, transformation, and validation workflows
• Working with relational databases and optimising SQL queries
• Contributing to data integration and ETL processes across multiple systemsSupporting ongoing improvements to performance, stability, and scalability
• Working with AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity and code quality
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders and third-party vendors
• Participating in testing, deployment, and CI/CD processes.

Requirements

• 1–5 years’ commercial software development experience
• Strong backend development experience with Python
• Strong SQL skills and understanding of relational database design
• Exposure to data integration, ETL, or ingestion pipelines
• Ability to work within a fast-paced, delivery-focused environment
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Experience within financial services or asset management environments

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with OMS/PMS platforms or investment data systems
• Exposure to Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, or cloud infrastructure
• Experience with C# or additional backend technologies
• Exposure to AI development tooling and automation workflows

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to join a collaborative and forward-thinking technology team with strong exposure to investment systems, modern engineering practices, and data-driven development.

Candidates with relevant experience are encouraged to apply to learn more.