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About The Company
ARM is a leading talent acquisition and management consultancy specializing in technical recruitment across a wide range of industries. With a focus on delivering high-quality staffing solutions, ARM partners with top-tier organizations to identify and place skilled professionals in roles that drive innovation and growth. Our extensive network and industry expertise enable us to connect talented individuals with companies seeking to enhance their technical capabilities. Committed to integrity, professionalism, and excellence, ARM strives to provide tailored recruitment services that meet the unique needs of each client and candidate.
About The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Backend Developer with expertise in Python to join our client's dynamic engineering team. This is a six-month contract position based in London, offering a hybrid work environment that balances remote flexibility with onsite collaboration. The role is inside IR35, and the successful candidate will be responsible for developing, modernizing, and maintaining highly distributed, business-critical backend systems within a global financial services setting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in banking and financial services, with a proven track record of delivering robust backend solutions in complex environments. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work on innovative projects within a prestigious tier 1 bank, contributing to the modernization of core banking systems and supporting critical operational platforms.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in Python backend development, with a strong understanding of best coding practices and system design.
- Advanced proficiency in SQL and database development, including schema design, optimization, and query tuning.
- Hands-on experience with microservices architecture and event-driven systems.
- Familiarity with Kafka, Tibco, or similar messaging platforms.
- Knowledge of Test-Driven Development (TDD) and automated testing frameworks.
- Experience working with container orchestration tools such as Kubernetes and OpenShift.
- Monitoring and alerting experience using Prometheus, Grafana, or equivalent tools.
- Strong background in production support, troubleshooting, and incident resolution.
- Agile delivery experience, with a focus on iterative development and continuous improvement.
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Desirable qualifications include experience within financial services or capital markets, familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices, legacy system modernization skills, and experience supporting critical production platforms.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems primarily using Python, ensuring high performance and reliability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Modernize existing legacy systems by implementing new architectures, frameworks, and best practices.
- Build and support microservices-based applications, ensuring seamless integration and communication via messaging platforms like Kafka or Tibco.
- Implement automated testing strategies to ensure code quality, security, and system stability.
- Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and agile ceremonies to promote best practices and continuous improvement.
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement fixes to minimize downtime and optimize efficiency.
- Support production environments by providing timely incident response and resolution.
- Contribute to DevOps initiatives, including CI/CD pipeline development, infrastructure as code, and environment automation.
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Benefits
Our client offers a competitive compensation package aligned with industry standards, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. Employees benefit from a collaborative work environment that encourages innovation and knowledge sharing. The role provides exposure to cutting-edge technologies and methodologies within the financial services sector. Additionally, the position includes flexible work arrangements, health and wellness programs, and access to ongoing training and certification opportunities to support career advancement.
Equal Opportunity
ARM is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is valued and all individuals are treated with respect. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to serve our clients effectively and fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
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