Python Engineer – Financial Services (Contract, Remote)

Alexander Ash Consulting; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial markets firm is seeking an experienced Python Engineer for a contract position. You will work remotely and engage in foundational data and systems projects supporting AI model deployment. Candidates should have at least 5 years in software engineering and 3 years in Python, with a strong grasp of data structures. The role offers a pay rate of £420-460 per day, starting with an initial six-month engagement based in London.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial software engineering.
• 3+ years in Python developing enterprise production-grade applications or systems.
• Strong understanding of data structures and modern data architecture.
• Basic understanding of financial products and trade flows in a markets context preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to foundational data and systems work deploying AI models.
• Build enterprise-grade production systems and data pipelines in Python.

Skills

Commercial software engineering

Python enterprise applications

Data structures and architecture

UI development

Education

Computer science degree or similar

Job description

Python Engineer – Financial Services (Contract, Remote)

A financial markets firm is looking for experienced Python developers to help contribute to foundational data and systems work as part of the firm’s future deployment of AI models. You will work across a portfolio of middle- and back-office systems projects, building enterprise‑grade production systems and data pipelines, principally in Python.

• 5+ years of experience in commercial software engineering
• 3+ years in Python developing enterprise production‑grade applications / systems
• Strong understanding of data structures and modern data architecture
• Basic understanding of financial products and trade flows in a markets context (preferred)
• Some experience with UI development is beneficial (not required)
• Computer science degree or similar

This is a £420‑460 / day PAYE role (cf. £550 umbrella or £95,000‑£100,000 equivalent annual earnings), based in London for the initial six months. Remote.