Senior Python Developer: Trading & FIX Specialist

Version 1 Solutions Limited

Birmingham

Hybrid

GBP 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Business travel

Tech Scheme

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Free eye tests

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AWS certification

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Job summary

Version 1 Solutions Limited is seeking a skilled Python Developer with 6+ years of experience in the trading domain. You will develop trading applications using Python, apply FIX protocol expertise, and collaborate with traders and quants to deliver robust software solutions.

Ideal candidates will have strong Python programming skills, experience with trading systems, market data, and order management, plus SQL/NoSQL knowledge. The role offers hybrid work with travel opportunities.

Qualifications

Proven experience with Python in trading environments.
Strong understanding of trading systems and FIX protocol.
Experience with databases (SQL/NoSQL) and data structures.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain and enhance trading applications using Python.
Collaborate with traders, quants and stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver solutions.
Optimize and troubleshoot trading algorithms and systems for performance and reliability.
Participate in code reviews, testing and deployment to ensure code quality and stability.