Software Engineer (Python / Java) – Up to £120,000 + Bonus + Package

Hunter Bond; Greater London; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Bond is seeking a Software Engineer (Python / Java) for London onsite. You will build scalable, low-latency backend systems using Python or Java to process large volumes of financial data.

You'll work with a team of elite engineers, tackling complex technical challenges and contributing to high-performance distributed platforms. The role requires 3–6 years of commercial software experience and a passion for solving hard problems.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of commercial software engineering experience.
• Strong programming skills in Python or Java.
• Solid CS fundamentals including data structures and algorithms.
• Experience building projects through internships, placements, personal projects, or commercial work.

Responsibilities

• Build highly scalable, low-latency backend systems using Python or Java.
• Design and develop high-performance distributed systems that process large volumes of financial data.
• Collaborate with a handpicked group of top-tier engineers across software engineering, infrastructure, and quantitative technology.

Skills

Python

Java

Algorithms

Job description

Role: Software Engineer (Python / Java) – Up to £120,000 + Bonus + Package

Salary: Up to £120,000 + Bonus + Package

Location: London (Onsite)

Skills: Python or Java as a main language

This firm is an elite fintech company with exceptionally high standards, renowned for building world-class trading and financial technology platforms. They are made up of some truly outstanding engineers who are passionate about solving complex technical challenges, working with cutting-edge technologies, and building systems that operate at extreme scale, reliability, and performance.

They’ll align you with the best team for your skillset and interests, but you will be working on:

• Building highly scalable, low-latency backend systems using Python or Java
• Designing and developing high-performance distributed systems that process large volumes of financial data
• Collaborating with a handpicked group of top-tier engineers across software engineering, infrastructure, and quantitative technology

Requirements:

• 3–6 years of commercial software engineering experience
• Strong programming skills in Python or Java
• A solid understanding of computer science fundamentals, including data structures and algorithms
• Experience building projects through internships, placements, personal projects, or commercial work
• A genuine passion for software engineering and solving complex technical problems

What else is in it for you?

• Software Engineers are treated as the company’s #1 asset
• Low attrition rate – people genuinely love what they work on