Python Developer - Rapid Application Development - Fixed Income

Millennium; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Python Developer to join their dynamic Fixed Income Technology team in London. This role focuses on rapid application development, where you will work closely with portfolio management and risk teams to transform innovative ideas into practical solutions. Your expertise in Python and financial markets will be crucial in automating data retrieval, designing visualizations, and enhancing workflows. Join a collaborative environment that values analytical thinking and problem-solving, and contribute to impactful projects within investment management.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of development experience in Python, C++, or Java.
• Experience with financial markets and strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to turn ideas into practical solutions.
• Design and build data visualizations and user interfaces.

Skills

Python

C++

Java

Financial Mathematics

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Advanced degree in Computer Science

Tools

pandas

numpy

Cloud Technologies

Job description

Join to apply for the Python Developer - Rapid Application Development - Fixed Income role at Millennium.

We are expanding our Fixed Income Technology team, specifically growing our London Fixed Income Rapid Application Development (RAD) team. This specialist team of engineers, quantitative developers, and data scientists offers tactical delivery capabilities to our Portfolio and Risk Managers. The team primarily develops solutions in Python and collaborates closely with various Portfolio Management teams, interacting with a wide range of technologies.

Responsibilities

1. Work with portfolio management and risk teams to turn ideas into practical solutions, rapidly iterating from prototype to production.
2. Automate data retrieval and custom analytics, in various delivery formats, combining internal and market data sources.
3. Design and build data visualizations and user interfaces to visualize data trends and facilitate custom workflows.
4. Integrate into Millennium's active and dynamic culture by delivering timely solutions to portfolio and risk managers, working across diverse teams and technologies.
5. Partner with the Fixed Income Management team to capture requirements, monitor delivery, and manage expectations.
6. Maintain, support, and improve capabilities as new requirements arise.

Mandatory Requirements

• Advanced degree in computer science or related scientific fields.
• Experience with financial markets (rates, FX, credit).
• Knowledge of financial mathematics, modeling, and statistics.
• At least 3 years of development experience with Python (e.g., pandas, numpy) or C++/Java.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in a production environment.
• Solid communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented, organized, with strong ownership of work.

Preferred Requirements

• Proficiency in Python data science stack.
• Experience with cloud technologies.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industry: Investment Management