Python Developer

Python Developer

Full-Time 63000 - 77000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Join our team to develop and maintain high-performance software systems.
  • Company: Leading global investment management firm focused on tech innovation.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work options, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Collaborative culture with a focus on cutting-edge technology and career advancement.
  • Why this job: Be part of a dynamic environment where your tech skills make a real impact.
  • Qualifications: 5+ years in Python, experience with automation tools, and strong problem-solving skills.

The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.

Join a leading global investment management firm at the forefront of technology innovation. We’re searching for a talented Python Engineer to join our Risk & Market Access division. At our firm, we harness a diverse portfolio of systematic and quantitative strategies, striving to deliver high-quality, uncorrelated returns. Our success is built on a strong foundation of cutting‑edge technology, rigorous scientific research, and deep expertise across trading, technology, and operations.

As a tech‑driven organization, we develop our own advanced systems, including high-performance trading platforms and large-scale data analysis infrastructure. With a global presence, we emphasize collaboration across investment, technology, and operations teams, ensuring seamless integration across our offices worldwide.

Within this Reliability team, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining the performance, stability, and availability of our software systems. You'll be working closely with mission‑critical applications, developing reliability features, improving observability, and building automation tools to streamline operations.

About the Role:

  • 5+ years in Python, with familiarity with version control (e.g., Git), and experience working in a Linux environment.
  • Experience in building automation tools and managing system configurations.
  • Knowledge of C++, KDB/q, and experience with technologies like Slurm, Airflow, Kafka, or AMPS.
  • Background in enhancing system stability, scalability, and performance while conducting root cause analyses to resolve incidents efficiently.
  • Observability skillset, monitoring and analysis of system performance.
  • Ability to identify and address bottlenecks to improve response times and resource usage for our production systems, for performance optimization.
  • Demonstrable background creating and maintaining automation solutions for system operations, deployments, and incident management to reduce manual tasks and improve system reliability.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment where technology and innovation are at the heart of everything we do. If you're a skilled software engineer with a passion for reliability, we’d love to hear from you!

Python Developer employer: Ncounter Technology Recruitment

Ncounter Technology Recruitment is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the West of England where innovation meets national security. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and personal development, employees benefit from a comprehensive training programme and a generous benefits package, including a 10% pension contribution, ensuring both professional growth and financial security. Join us to be part of a team that values your technical expertise while contributing to meaningful projects that protect our nation.

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We think you need these skills to ace Python Developer

Python
Version Control (e.g., Git)
Linux Environment
Building Automation Tools
System Configuration Management
C++
KDB/q