Senior Python Developer - Financial Technology

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global Tier 1 investment bank is seeking a Senior Python Developer to join their dynamic team. In this hybrid role, you'll be responsible for building and maintaining high-availability financial systems, collaborating closely with trading teams to ensure optimal performance in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong technical skills in Python, coupled with a solid understanding of financial systems and trading.

Qualifications

• Strong Python skills or OO/Functional language experience.
• Experience with high-availability financial systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain large-scale distributed financial systems.
• Collaborate with trading teams on FX and derivatives platforms.
• Provide 3rd line production support for critical trading systems.

Skills

Python

Agile development

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, Mathematics or similar

Tools

SQL

NoSQL

FIX Protocol

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16.06.2025

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31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Join a dynamic team within a global Tier 1 investment bank building cutting-edge financial systems that operate at global scale. They are seeking an exceptional Python developer to work on high-availability trading platforms in a fast-paced, front office environment.

What You'll Do

Senior Python Developer - Financial Technology

Up to £850 per day via umbrella | Hybrid Working | London Area

Join a dynamic team within a global Tier 1 investment bank building cutting-edge financial systems that operate at global scale. They are seeking an exceptional Python developer to work on high-availability trading platforms in a fast-paced, front office environment.

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain large-scale distributed financial systems
• Work directly with trading teams on FX and derivatives platforms
• Build robust, high-performance applications using modern development practices
• Collaborate in an agile environment with continuous integration
• Provide 3rd line production support for critical trading systems
  

What We're Looking For

• Strong Python skills (or equivalent OO/Functional language experience)
• Degree in Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, Mathematics or similar
• Experience with high-availability financial systems
• Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, and design patterns
• Knowledge of messaging middleware and TCP/IP networking
• Front office trading experience (FX/Fixed Income/Derivatives preferred)
• Agile development experience (SCRUM, XP, Kanban)
• Excellent problem-solving skills under pressure
  

Bonus Points For

• Derivative/Options product knowledge
• Experience with integrated trading platforms (SecDB, Athena, Quartz)
• FIX Protocol or FpML knowledge
• SQL/NoSQL database experience
  

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.