Senior Python Developer: Trading FIX (Hybrid)

Version 1 Solutions Limited; Liversedge; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Private medical and life insurance

Eye tests & glasses contributions

Certifications support (AWS, Microsoft

Red Hat

Job summary

Version 1 Solutions Limited seeks a skilled Python Developer with trading-domain expertise to join our fast-growing consultancy. You will build and maintain trading applications using Python and FIX-based solutions, collaborating with traders and quants to deliver high-quality software.

You will optimize trading algorithms, ensure performance and reliability, and participate in code reviews, testing, and deployments. Hybrid schedule with travel is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of Python development experience in trading.
• Experience with trading systems, market data and order management.
• Strong Python skills and relevant frameworks/libraries.
• Familiarity with databases (SQL/NoSQL) and data structures.
• Excellent problem-solving and collaborative abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance trading applications using Python.
• Implement FIX protocol-based solutions for trading systems.
• Collaborate with traders, quants, and stakeholders to gather requirements.
• Optimize and troubleshoot trading algorithms and systems for performance.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment processes.

Skills

Python

FIX protocol

Trading systems

SQL/NoSQL databases

Problem solving

Communication & teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Tools

SQL

NoSQL

FIX tooling

Job description

Version 1 Solutions Limited seeks a skilled Python Developer with trading-domain expertise to join our fast-growing consultancy. You will build and maintain trading applications using Python and FIX-based solutions, collaborating with traders and quants to deliver high-quality software.

You will optimize trading algorithms, ensure performance and reliability, and participate in code reviews, testing, and deployments. Hybrid schedule with travel is offered.