At a Glance
- Tasks: Own and evolve a Python-based system for managing Linux servers and automate processes.
- Company: Join a leading electronic trading organisation with a focus on in-house technology.
- Benefits: Competitive bonus, private medical insurance, 25 days leave, and wellness package.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a close-knit team while working with cutting-edge tech.
- Qualifications: Degree in STEM, 5+ years Python experience, and familiarity with server provisioning.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Python Automation Developer – Miller Maxwell is working with a leading electronic trading organisation.
The client builds almost all its own technology rather than relying on third-party platforms, and that philosophy extends fully into infrastructure.
The estate is predominantly physical servers, with a small amount of virtualisation, running Linux throughout and Windows on desktops and select servers.
You'd join a small, close-knit engineering group and take ownership of an internally built provisioning platform, with a broad mandate to extend automation across the wider stack.
- Own and evolve an internally developed Python-based system for building and managing Linux servers.
- Introduce a modern secrets-management layer (Vault-compatible tooling) to replace manual credential handling.
- Speed up patching and lifecycle management across the Linux fleet.
- Move network and firewall configuration into version control, with changes shipped through peer-reviewed pull requests.
- Improve how internal applications are built, tested and released.
- Build a repeatable, hardened setup process for Windows desktops and a handful of Windows servers.
- Bring a small cloud footprint (productivity suite + a major public cloud provider) under the same automated, code-driven management as everything else.
- Improve alerting and monitoring so faults are caught before they cause impact.
- Pair with, and review work from, other engineers on the team.
The skills required for the Python Automation Developer
- A degree in a STEM related subject.
- 5 + years commercial experience.
- Financial experience is not required; however, Python Automation Developers with this experience will be considered.
- Excellent commercial Python experience - this is the primary language used across the automation estate.
- Familiarity with provisioning physical servers directly, along with experience in virtualised environments.
- Comfort managing infrastructure as code.
- Monitoring/observability tooling experience.
- Windows automation or Active Directory experience is useful but not required.
- Comfortable using AI tools responsibly to speed up engineering work.
What the client offers
- Highly competitive discretionary bonus.
- Pension contribution.
- Private medical insurance.
- 25 days annual leave.
- Wellness package and gym allowance.
- Life assurance.
- The chance to work closely with a highly experienced, technically deep team where your contribution has direct, visible impact.
- 4 days in the office per week are required.
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Python Automation Developer in London employer: Miller Maxwell Ltd
Miller Maxwell Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Greater London where innovation meets collaboration. With a focus on employee growth, we provide competitive salaries, market-leading bonuses, and comprehensive benefits including private medical and life insurance, alongside generous holiday allowances. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that values your contributions and fosters professional development in the exciting field of electronic trading.
