Python Developer at Bitfinex United Kingdom

Bitfinex; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial technology company is seeking a Python Developer to join their Risk Management Team. This remote position involves developing risk analytics tools and applications, automating data processing with Python, and collaborating closely with risk analysts. The ideal candidate should have strong Python skills and a background in financial markets. Flexibility in working arrangements is supported.

Qualifications

• Proficient in automation and using data pipelines.
• Ability to maintain code quality through version control and testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain risk analytics tools and applications using Python.
• Automate data pipelines with Pandas, NumPy, and SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Collaborate with risk analysts for technical solutions.

Skills

Strong Python programming skills

Experience in Flask/Django/FastAPI

Proficient in JavaScript and modern front-end frameworks

Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs

Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases

Understanding of security best practices

Experience with testing frameworks

Education

Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or any other quantitative subjects

Job description

Overview

Python Developer job at Bitfinex. United Kingdom.

Our aim is to create a free and accessible global digital economy by disrupting the current financial services industry.

Our team is entirely remote, composed of individuals with an ownership mentality; no one waits to be told what to do. Each member of the team is a highly motivated self-starter that is comfortable with autonomy and believes in lifelong learning. When we’re not working, we’re dreaming about it. We place our egos aside and thrive within a culture that fosters one another from the birth of a concept to launch of a product.

At Bitfinex you have the freedom to work as you please - all that matters is execution.

Join us and help lay the foundation for a decentralized future.

We are currently looking for a Python developer to join our Risk Management Team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain risk analytics tools and interactive web applications using Python (Flask/Django/FastAPI).
• Maintain and optimize interactive web applications for risk reporting, visualization and analysis.
• Design and implement APIs to support risk management workflows.
• Automate data pipelines using Pandas, NumPy, and SQL/NoSQL databases for efficient data processing and risk reports.
• Ensure secure and scalable architecture for risk-related applications, following best practices in software development.
• Collaborate with risk analysts to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Maintain code quality through version control, testing and documentation.

Technical Skills

• Strong Python programming skills, with experience in Flask/Django/FastAPI.
• Proficient in JavaScript and modern front-end frameworks.
• Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Strong understanding of security best practices.
• Experience with testing frameworks and version control.

Financial Knowledge

• Understanding of financial markets/instruments and risk management.
• Experience working with market data, P&L, and risk metrics.
• Degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or any other quantitative subjects.
• Flexibility as to working arrangements and hours.
• Located in an European country