Senior Python Developer

Hunter Bond; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 136,382 - 194,241; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive contract rate

Potential for permanent conversion

Exposure to high-profile projects

Professional environment

Job summary

Hunter Bond is seeking an experienced Senior Python Developer for a high-profile role with a well-established trading firm. This contract position, based in Houston, offers up to $120 per hour and is expected to last an initial 6 months with potential for extension or conversion to a permanent role for top performers.

The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in developing enterprise-scale distributed systems, particularly within the financial sector. The role focuses on architecting critical trading infrastructure and comes with opportunities to work on significant technology projects.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience architecting and delivering enterprise-scale distributed systems.
• Strong hands-on development expertise in Python.
• Extensive experience working with AWS in production environments.

Responsibilities

• Architecting and delivering complex, enterprise-scale distributed systems.
• Developing and maintaining high-performance backend services using Python.
• Scaling and managing production environments within AWS.

Skills

Python

AWS

Distributed Systems

Financial Market Knowledge

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Role: Senior Python Developer

Client: Well-established Trading Firm

Compensation: Up to $120 per hour

Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid)

Overview

We are working with a well-established trading firm seeking an experienced Senior Python Developer to join their technology team on a high-profile contract engagement based in Houston. This role is an initial 6-month contract but comes with a high likelihood of long-term extension or permanent conversion for exceptional performers.

The Role

This position is a key part of the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade, distributed systems that support critical trading and risk functions. You will be responsible for architecting solutions that handle high-throughput data and complex financial logic, ensuring the stability and scalability of the firm's trading infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Architecting and delivering complex, enterprise-scale distributed systems
• Developing and maintaining high-performance backend services using Python
• Scaling and managing production environments within AWS
• Supporting critical trading and risk functions through robust software delivery
• Collaborating with technical leads to ensure system reliability and security
• Driving best practices in code quality, testing, and deployment within a financial environment

Requirements

• Experience: 8+ years of experience architecting and delivering enterprise-scale distributed systems
• Technical Core: Strong hands‑on development expertise in Python
• Cloud Infrastructure: Extensive experience working with AWS in production environments
• Domain Expertise: Essential background within Trading or Financial Markets
• Education: BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred
• Location: Must be able to work in a hybrid capacity in Houston, TX

What’s on Offer

• Highly competitive contract rate of up to $120 per hour
• Initial 6-month engagement with a high likelihood of long‑term extension
• Potential for permanent conversion for top-tier performers
• Exposure to high-profile trading and risk technology projects
• Professional environment within a well-regarded global trading firm

If you are interested in this Senior Python Developer contract and meet the above requirements, please apply immediately.