Senior Python Developer - Financial Technology...

Senior Python Developer – Financial Technology Up to £850 per day via umbrella | Hybrid Working | London Area Join a dynamic team within a global Tier 1 investment bank building cutting-edge financial systems that operate at global scale. They are seeking an exceptional Python developer to work on high-availability trading platforms in a fast-paced, front office environment. What You\’ll Do – Develop and maintain large-scale distributed financial systems – Work directly with trading teams on FX and derivatives platforms – Build robust, high-performance applications using modern development practices – Collaborate in an agile environment with continuous integration – Provide 3rd line production support for critical trading systems What We\’re Looking For – Strong Python skills (or equivalent OO/Functional language experience) – Degree in Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, Mathematics or similar – Experience with high-availability financial systems – Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, and design patterns – Knowledge of messaging middleware and TCP/IP networking – Front office trading experience (FX/Fixed Income/Derivatives preferred) – Agile development experience (SCRUM, XP, Kanban) – Excellent problem-solving skills under pressure Bonus Points For – Derivative/Options product knowledge – Experience with integrated trading platforms (SecDB, Athena, Quartz) – FIX Protocol or FpML knowledge – SQL/NoSQL database experience McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.