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Senior Python Engineer (Contract, London Hybrid)
📍London, UK (Hybrid – 3 days/week in office, mandatory)
đź“„ 6-month B2B contract with possible extension
🚀Start: ASAP (up to 2 weeks notice)
We are looking for 2–4 Senior Python Engineers to join a high-impact enterprise programme working with major financial and technology clients. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy building scalable backend systems, data-intensive applications, and cloud-native solutions in complex business environments.
What you’ll do
- Develop and maintain Python applications for financial data processing, modelling, and reporting.
- Design scalable microservices and APIs that integrate with trading platforms, market data providers, and internal systems.
- Optimize real-time and batch data pipelines handling large datasets.
- Collaborate with finance, risk, DevOps, and product teams.
- Ensure secure, maintainable, and compliant software delivery.
- Lead code reviews and support engineering best practices.
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What we’re looking for
- 5+ years of Python development experience in enterprise or financial environments.
- Strong knowledge of financial instruments (equities, derivatives, fixed income) and market data.
- Hands-on experience with NumPy, Pandas, PySpark, Pydantic, QuantLib, or similar libraries.
- Experience with trading systems, risk engines, or portfolio management platforms.
- Strong cloud and DevOps background: AWS/Azure/GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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Nice to have
- Experience in the UK financial sector or highly regulated financial environments.
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