Trading Systems Python Developer - FIX Expert (Hybrid)

Version 1 Solutions Limited; Tenterden; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Business travel

Tech Scheme

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Eye tests & glasses

Certifications & accreditations

Profit Share

Pathways Career Development

Job summary

Version 1 Solutions Limited is seeking a skilled Python Developer with a strong background in trading systems and FIX protocol. You will develop, maintain and optimize trading applications in a hybrid UK role, collaborating with traders and quants to deliver high‑quality software.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years of Python experience in trading, familiarity with market data, order management systems, and databases (SQL/NoSQL). Hybrid work and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience of 6+ years as a Python developer in the trading domain.
• Experience with trading systems, market data and order management systems.
• Proficiency in Python programming and related frameworks/libraries.
• Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases and data structures.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and enhance trading applications using Python.
• Collaborate with traders, quants and stakeholders to gather requirements.
• Optimize and troubleshoot trading algorithms and systems for performance and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews, testing and deployment processes to ensure quality.

Skills

Python programming

FIX protocol

Trading domain knowledge

SQL

NoSQL databases

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field

Job description

Version 1 Solutions Limited is seeking a skilled Python Developer with a strong background in trading systems and FIX protocol. You will develop, maintain and optimize trading applications in a hybrid UK role, collaborating with traders and quants to deliver high‑quality software.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years of Python experience in trading, familiarity with market data, order management systems, and databases (SQL/NoSQL). Hybrid work and travel may be required.