Python developer - Financial services - London

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization in London is seeking a Python Developer to influence development practices and mentor junior developers. The role involves creating scalable tools and frameworks, collaborating with teams, and driving automation. This is a long-term contract with a competitive daily rate.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in Python development, ideally within financial services.
• Strong experience in financial modelling and optimising asset management systems.

Responsibilities

• Define and enforce Python development best practices.
• Develop secure, efficient Python-based tools and frameworks.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to internal knowledge-sharing.

Skills

Python

Communication

Education

Master's in computer science

Tools

Flask

Django

Pandas

NumPy

Azure

Job description

• Opportunity to Influence the direction of Python development in an organisation
• Long term contract engagement

About Our Client

Python developer - Financial services - London

A recognised Financial services organisation with a strong presence of credit and investment management expertise.

Job Description

Python developer - Financial services - London



Key Responsibilities:

• Define and enforce Python development best practices, ensuring scalable and maintainable code.
• Develop secure, efficient Python-based tools and frameworks, including APIs, data pipelines, and client-facing applications.
• Collaborate with business and technical teams to understand requirements and deliver effective technical solutions.
• Drive automation and reusable components to improve development efficiency across the business.
• Lead DevOps practices tailored to Python development, from version control to continuous integration and deployment.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to internal knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Stay current with trends in Python development, AI, and machine learning to support emerging opportunities.

The Successful Applicant

Python developer - Financial services - London

To be successful a candidate, you will need:

• 5-8 years of experience in Python development, ideally within financial services, asset management, or private credit.
• Expert proficiency in Python and frameworks such as: Flask, Django, Pandas, NumPy.
• Strong experience in financial modelling and optimising asset management systems using Python.
• Master's in computer science or a similar qualification.
• Expertise in cloud platforms, especially Azure, and integrating Python with cloud-based services.
• Knowledge of database management systems (SQL, NoSQL) and experience developing APIs.
• Proven ability to lead complex workstreams with tight deadlines while collaborating with key internal stakeholders.
• A team-oriented mindset with excellent interpersonal and communication skill.s

What's on Offer

Python developer - Financial services - London

• £500-600 per day - Inside IR35
• The role will be mostly onsite with 1 day working from home.
• Contract Duration - 6 Months rolling contract.