Senior Backend Engineer (Rust/Python) – FinTech Platform

Validus Risk Management; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package (salary + bonus)

Health care

Retirement plans

Financial support towards professional qualifications

Job summary

A financial technology firm in the City of London is seeking a financial software engineer to join their back-end team. The role involves designing and maintaining cloud-native solutions, working with Rust and Python, and collaborating with stakeholders in the finance sector. The ideal candidate possesses a strong interest in finance and may have a Bachelor's degree in a related field. This position offers competitive remuneration including salary, bonus, and other benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is preferred.
• Experience with financial risk modelling is a plus.
• Strong interest in finance is expected.
• Experience in modern programming languages, particularly Rust or Python.
• Familiarity with databases, especially MongoDB and MySQL.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders to design data integration solutions.
• Collaborate with teams to understand requirements for the tech platform.
• Implement cloud-native solutions using AWS.
• Build and maintain performance-critical systems in Rust and Python.

Skills

Rust

Python

Database management

Cloud-based solutions

Financial markets knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, finance or related field

Tools

MySQL

MongoDB

AWS

Job description

A financial technology firm in the City of London is seeking a financial software engineer to join their back-end team. The role involves designing and maintaining cloud-native solutions, working with Rust and Python, and collaborating with stakeholders in the finance sector. The ideal candidate possesses a strong interest in finance and may have a Bachelor's degree in a related field. This position offers competitive remuneration including salary, bonus, and other benefits.