Senior Java / Python Engineer

Hunter Bond; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Bond is seeking a Senior Java / Python Engineer in London to help build critical backend platforms for financial systems. You will be part of a high-performing team focused on scalable engineering, supporting complex data workflows.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience with Java and Python, develop APIs, and collaborate across engineering teams. The position offers a hybrid work model with a competitive compensation package of up to £130,000 P/A.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience with Java and/or Python in enterprise environments.
• Experience building backend services, APIs or distributed systems.
• Strong SQL and data processing skills, with exposure to large-scale data environments.

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance Java and Python-based backend services and risk data pipelines.
• Work with complex risk and trading datasets for analytics and reporting.
• Develop APIs, automation tools and scalable distributed applications.

Skills

Java

Python

SQL

Distributed Systems

APIs

Data Processing

Tools

Spring Boot

FastAPI

Flask

Django

Job description

Role: Senior Java / Python Engineer

Client: Financial Systems

Location: London (Hybrid)

Compensation: Up To £130,000 P/A + Comps

The role

A high-performing global team is looking for an experienced Java / Python Engineer to help build and enhance critical backend platforms supporting complex risk, trading and data workflows. This is a hands‑on role focused on scalable engineering, distributed systems, large datasets and delivering robust solutions within a fast‑paced financial environment.

Responsibilities

• Building and enhancing Java and Python-based backend services and risk data pipelines
• Working with complex risk and trading datasets to support analytics, reporting and downstream processing
• Developing APIs, automation tools and scalable distributed applications
• Collaborating with technical and business stakeholders across risk, front‑office and engineering teams

Requirements

• Strong commercial experience with Java and/or Python within enterprise environments
• Experience building backend services, APIs or distributed systems using technologies such as Spring Boot, FastAPI, Flask or Django
• Strong SQL and data processing skills, with exposure to large-scale data environments
• Previous experience working with risk platforms, risk data, trading, PnL or capital markets technology

Experience with messaging technologies, cloud platforms, microservices or investment banking environments would be highly beneficial.

If you're interested in working on high-impact risk technology within a collaborative global team, apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.