Software Engineer

Understanding Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company is seeking a Software Developer specializing in Risk Data Pipelines to join their team in London. The role involves designing and delivering critical software solutions while collaborating with trading teams to improve risk management processes. Ideal candidates will have extensive Python experience and a strong understanding of financial instruments.

Benefits

Bonus

Pension

Other benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Python development experience in the financial industry.
• Knowledge of traded financial instruments (Equity, FX, Credit, or Rates).
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver high-quality, business-critical software.
• Work closely with trading and quantitative teams to optimize risk exposure.
• Contribute to architecture discussions and enhance automation in trade operations.

Skills

Python

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

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Base pay range

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Python Recruitment Consultant at Understanding Recruitment Helping to scale world leading engineering teams across EMEA & AMER

Role: Software Developer – Risk Data Pipelines

Location: Hybrid in Moorgate, London

Salary: Up to £160k base + Bonus + Pension + other benefits

Our London based client is a leading systematic and quantitative trading firm specializing in cutting-edge risk management solutions. They are expanding their Risk Technology team, which develops critical services for real-time risk controls, P&L monitoring, and automated trading operations.

In this role, you will:

• Design, develop, and deliver high-quality, business-critical software
• Work closely with trading and quantitative teams to optimize risk exposure and capital efficiency
• Contribute to architecture discussions, mentor team members, and enhance automation in trade operations
• Ensure seamless integration with trading platforms like Bloomberg, Fidessa and others

The ideal candidate will have:

• 5+ years of Python development experience in the financial industry
• Knowledge of traded financial instruments (Equity, FX, Credit, or Rates)
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

If you're interested in this Python Software Engineering opportunity, apply now to be part of a fintech company shaping the future of digital payments!

If you're ready to take on a key role in risk technology, apply now!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Finance, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development and Financial Services

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