Back End Developer

Back End Developer | Python | FinTech Start-Up | Contract for 2 weeks (may extend)

Location: West End, London (office-based)

Start Date: ASAP

Salary/Day Rate: £300 – £450 per day

Join a US-backed tech start-up building an innovative new financial platform from the ground up. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Back End Developer with 2–3 years of experience and strong Python skills to get hands-on with a cutting-edge product that will integrate directly with the Interactive Brokers API to enable automated trading.

You'll be part of a small, agile team based in the West End of London, where your contribution will be key to shaping a high-impact product from the early stages.

The Role:

• Develop and build back-end components for a new trading platform
• Collaborate with the team to integrate the platform with the Interactive Brokers API
• Apply your Python expertise to support automation and performance
• Take ownership of your work and contribute to architectural decisions

What We're Looking For:

• 2–3 years of experience as a Back End Developer
• Advanced Python programming skills
• Ideally, some exposure to financial services or trading platforms
• Experience with Interactive Brokers API is a plus, but not essential
• Proactive mindset with a passion for learning and solving real-world problems

Why Join?

• Be part of a visionary project with strong backing and long-term potential
• Gain direct exposure to automated trading and the FinTech space
• Potential for the contract to turn permanent
• Flexible working environment post-onboarding