Senior Python Developer - Financial Technology

Jgasurveyors; London; Hybrid; GBP 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A global Tier 1 investment bank is seeking a Senior Python Developer for financial technology projects in London. The role involves developing high-availability trading platforms and requires strong Python skills, experience with financial systems, and problem-solving abilities. Join a dynamic team to contribute to cutting-edge solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong Python skills (or equivalent OO/Functional language experience).
• Experience with high-availability financial systems.
• Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, and design patterns.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Python

Algorithms

Data Structures

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Physics

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Mathematics

Job description

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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.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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