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About The Company
ARM is a leading talent acquisition and management consultancy specializing in providing comprehensive technical recruitment solutions across a wide range of industries. With a focus on delivering high-quality staffing services, ARM caters to some of the most economically and strategically important sectors in the UK and globally. Our extensive network and expertise enable us to connect top-tier professionals with organizations seeking innovative and reliable technical talent. Committed to integrity, confidentiality, and excellence, ARM strives to support both clients and candidates in achieving their business and career goals.
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced Backend Developer with strong expertise in Python to join a high-performing engineering team within a tier 1 banking environment. This is a 6-month contract position based in London, offering a hybrid work model that combines remote and on-site collaboration. The role involves developing, modernizing, and supporting critical backend systems that are highly distributed and essential to the bank's operations. The successful candidate will play a vital role in building robust, scalable, and efficient backend solutions that meet the rigorous demands of a global financial services organization. This position requires a hands-on engineer with a keen eye for code quality, testing, and system reliability, capable of working in an agile environment to deliver innovative solutions.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in Python backend development within a financial or banking environment.
- Strong proficiency in SQL and database development, with the ability to optimize complex queries and manage large datasets.
- Experience working with microservices architecture and event-driven systems.
- Hands-on knowledge of Kafka, Tibco, or similar messaging platforms.
- Familiarity with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and automated testing frameworks.
- Experience with container orchestration tools such as Kubernetes and OpenShift.
- Knowledge of monitoring tools like Prometheus and Grafana for system health and performance tracking.
- Experience in production support, troubleshooting, and incident management.
- Agile delivery experience, with a focus on continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD).
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Desirable qualifications include prior experience in financial services or capital markets, legacy system modernization, and supporting critical production platforms within a banking environment.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain high-quality backend systems using Python, ensuring scalability and performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Modernize existing legacy systems by implementing new technologies and architectures.
- Build and support microservices and event-driven architectures to facilitate real-time data processing and integration.
- Implement automated testing and TDD practices to ensure code quality and reliability.
- Deploy applications using Kubernetes or OpenShift, managing containerized environments efficiently.
- Monitor system performance using Prometheus, Grafana, or similar tools, and proactively address issues.
- Provide production support, troubleshooting, and incident resolution to minimize system downtime.
- Participate actively in Agile ceremonies, contributing to sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
- Contribute to documentation and knowledge sharing within the team to promote best practices and continuous improvement.
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Benefits
Joining ARM offers the opportunity to work with a prestigious client in the banking sector, gaining valuable experience in a complex, high-stakes environment. The position provides competitive daily rates inside IR35, along with the flexibility of a hybrid work model. You will be part of a dynamic team focused on innovation and excellence, with access to ongoing learning and development opportunities. Additionally, the role offers exposure to cutting-edge technologies and methodologies in financial services, enhancing your professional growth and marketability.
Equal Opportunity
ARM is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to fostering an environment where all employees and candidates are treated with respect and fairness. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams drive innovation and better serve our clients and communities.
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