Python Software Engineer

SF Recruitment; Greater London; Remote; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services organisation is seeking a Python Software Engineer to work on AI and automation functionalities. The role is fully remote and offers a salary of up to £65,000. The ideal candidate will have strong Python and MySQL skills, experience in FinTech, and a passion for innovative problem-solving. This position provides excellent development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Base salary of up to £65,000

Long term, full remote working

Bonus scheme

Flexible working hours

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private pension

Private healthcare

Regular salary reviews

Qualifications

• Strong commercial Python development experience.
• Framework experience – Flask, Django, FastAPI.
• Solid MySQL skills.
• Experience in fast-paced financial services/FinTech.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the lead Engineer to implement platform functionality.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Deliver high-quality software in a FinTech environment.

Skills

Python development

MySQL

Flask

Django

FastAPI

Azure

AI/ML integration

Communication

Job description

Overview

Python Software Engineer with key skills in python, MySQL and a passion for AI and automation technology is sought on a fully remote basis by a market leading financial services organisation based near Manchester.

With recent investment this Python Software Engineer will work closely with the lead Engineer on new platform functionality aimed at creating AI and automation middleware to help drive business efficiencies whilst improving usability for the end user.

This role would suit a mid level software engineer with experience working within the financial services space who relishes using the latest technology to build innovative solutions that quickly solve business problems with the ability to understand and translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the lead Engineer to design and implement new platform functionality that enables AI and automation middleware to improve business efficiency and user usability.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions and contribute to greenfield development initiatives.
• Work in a fast-paced financial services/FinTech environment, delivering high-quality software.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial Python development experience
• Framework experience – Flask, Django, FastAPI, etc.
• Solid MySQL skills
• Experience working in a fast-paced financial services/FinTech environment
• Azure cloud exposure would be useful
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience integrating automation / AI / ML solutions into existing platforms is a real plus

Benefits

• Base salary of up to £65,000
• Long term, full remote working
• Bonus scheme
• Flexible working hours
• Clear progression and personal development opportunities
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private pension
• Private healthcare
• Regular salary reviews

Location & Role Details

So if you are a software engineer who gets excited about greenfield development and progressing quickly in this market leading company please apply now.

Role: Python Software Engineer

Salary: Up to £65,000

Locations: London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Bristol (long term remote working)

Keywords: Python, Flask, Azure, MySQL, API, Django, FastAPI