Python Software Engineer
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Python Software Engineer
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is recruiting for a leading fintech client. This is a permanent, on-site role in London with a salary of up to £150,000 per annum plus bonus and benefits.
The Role
We’re partnering with a prominent technology-driven finance firm seeking a skilled Python Developer to join their London engineering team. This is a chance to work alongside top-tier technologists from leading tech and trading backgrounds on some of the most advanced software in the financial sector.
You’ll contribute to building one of the most scalable and high-performance data platforms globally, taking part in the full software development lifecycle and having a real impact on both technology and business outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain backend systems using Python, focusing on performance and scalability
- Build and integrate RESTful microservices within a complex distributed architecture
- Work with large-scale data sets, leveraging SQL and big data tools (e.g., Spark, Kafka)
- Influence system design and contribute to the technical roadmap
- Collaborate closely with a highly skilled engineering team to deliver innovative solutions
Requirements
- Strong commercial experience with Python (2+ years)
- Hands-on experience building and consuming RESTful services
- Solid SQL skills and familiarity with large-scale data processing
- Knowledge of big data technologies such as Spark and Kafka
- Experience in finance is preferred, but not essential
- Strong academic background, ideally in Computer Science or a related discipline
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