Senior Python Engineer - Trading & Risk Systems

Falcon Smart IT (FalconSmartIT); Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Falcon Smart IT (FalconSmartIT) is seeking a Python Developer with strong experience in investment banking for backend application development and data processing. Responsibilities include building Python applications, data processing logic, and REST APIs, while collaborating with financial experts. Must have substantial experience in Core Python development and SQL skills. Knowledge in market risk and financial products is crucial. This role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to work with large datasets.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of strong experience in Core Python development.
• Ability to handle complex SQL queries and large datasets.
• Experience with data processing libraries like Pandas and NumPy.
• Familiar with building RESTful APIs using Flask, FastAPI, or Django.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance Python-based applications for trading and risk use cases.
• Build data processing pipelines and automation scripts for workflows.
• Collaborate with quants and traders to translate business requirements.

Skills

Core Python development

SQL skills

Pandas

NumPy

RESTful APIs/services

Data structures understanding

Unix/Linux environments

Tools

Flask

FastAPI

Django

Job description

Falcon Smart IT (FalconSmartIT) is seeking a Python Developer with strong experience in investment banking for backend application development and data processing. Responsibilities include building Python applications, data processing logic, and REST APIs, while collaborating with financial experts. Must have substantial experience in Core Python development and SQL skills. Knowledge in market risk and financial products is crucial. This role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to work with large datasets.