Senior Python Engineer

Luxoft; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Python software engineer to drive a change program focused on migrating legacy data connectors to a new platform. The role demands extensive software development experience, particularly in Python and Linux environments, while collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate is fluent in English and has strong analytical skills. This position offers a challenging yet engaging technical environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full life-cycle software development experience.
• 3+ years of experience in software development using Python.
• Experience working under Linux platform.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality software, design, and documentation.
• Provide estimates for specific software feature implementation.
• Identify, prioritize and execute tasks in the software development life cycle.

Skills

Fluency in English (Upper Intermediate or higher)

Full life-cycle software development experience (5+ years)

Software development using Python (3+ years)

Development under Linux platform

Good analytical skills

Proactive and open-minded

Job description

Project description

Our client is a leading global Financial market data provider who runs a change program aiming to migrate a set of legacy data connectors to a new strategic platform. The main driver is to deliver high-quality software that connects Financial Markets across the globe in a real-time, high frequency, and low-latency data management chain. The projects are technically challenging in an environment that is very engaging. Projects will utilize a multitude of different languages and technologies including AWS platform.We are looking for a Senior Python software engineer experience in implementation of backend systems running under Linux/AWS/Azure. Candidate should be capable to coordinate work with QA, Operational, and cross-functional application teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality software, design, and documentation
• Provide estimates for specific software feature implementation
• Identify, prioritize and execute tasks in the software development life cycle
• Build unit tests for your code
• Automate tasks through appropriate tools and scripting
• Perform validation and verification testing
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to fix and improve products

Skills – Must Have

• English at the level of fluency Upper Intermediate or higher - crucial
• 5+ years of full life-cycle software development experience
• 3+ years of software development using Python
• Experience in developing under Linux platform
• Prod Support experience is required.
• Good analytical skills and a real passion for solving problems
• Soft Skill (very proactive and open-minded person)
• Be result oriented, own a product at each point of SDLC cycle, collaborate closely with team

Nice to Have

• Experience working with AWS
• Experience working with C++