Python Software Engineer

Job title:Python Software Engineer

Salary: £150,000 per annum + Bonus & Benefits

Location: London

Sector:Leading Fintech

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