Software Engineer | Python and AI | Global Trading Firm | London, Hybrid

SGI; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SGI in London is hiring a Software Engineer to develop AI-powered applications and services. You will work within an AI & Innovation team to build scalable, production-grade software using Python, APIs and cloud technologies.

The role emphasizes collaboration with product teams, stakeholder engagement, and delivering impactful AI products. You will contribute to cutting-edge AI tooling and modern development practices in a hybrid work setting.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of software engineering experience, ideally with Python, and ideally from a Financial Services environment.
• Experience building production-grade applications and APIs.
• Solid understanding of modern development practices and Agile delivery.
• Strong problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Passion for AI, emerging technologies and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop AI-powered applications and services.
• Build scalable solutions using Python, APIs and cloud technologies.
• Work with cutting-edge AI tools, LLMs and automation platforms.
• Collaborate with product teams and stakeholders to turn ideas into impactful products.
• Champion engineering best practices across testing, CI/CD and software delivery.

Skills

Python

APIs

Cloud

CI/CD

Agile

Tools

OpenAI platforms

AWS

Job description

Software Engineer | Python and AI | Global Trading Firm | London, Hybrid

Build the next generation of AI-powered products.

We're working with a leading global organisation that is investing heavily in AI, innovation and modern software engineering.

They're looking for a talented Software Engineer to join a growing AI & Innovation team, building intelligent applications that solve real business problems at scale.

What You'll Do

• Design and develop AI-powered applications and services
• Build scalable solutions using Python, APIs and cloud technologies
• Work with cutting-edge AI tools, LLMs and automation platforms
• Collaborate with product teams and stakeholders to turn ideas into impactful products
• Champion engineering best practices across testing, CI/CD and software delivery

What We're Looking For

• Strong software engineering experience (a minimum of 4 years), ideally with Python, and ideally from a Financial Services environment.
• Experience building production-grade applications and APIs
• Solid understanding of modern development practices and Agile delivery
• Strong problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills
• Passion for AI, emerging technologies and continuous learning

Bonus Experience

• OpenAI, Anthropic or other LLM platforms
• Agentic AI, RAG or AI orchestration frameworks
• AWS or cloud-native development
• AI governance, evaluation and responsible AI practices

What's in it for you?

• Work on genuinely innovative AI initiatives
• Build products that deliver real-world impact
• Collaborate with talented engineers and AI specialists
• Gain exposure to the latest AI and automation technologies
• Join an organisation where technology and innovation are a strategic priority