Lead Quantitative Python Developer - Asset Management

Lead / Senior Python Quantitative Developer – Asset Management firm – London

• Contract – Extending
• Day Rate – Competitive (Negotiable)
• Start – ASAP

Looking for a mid – senior experienced Python Developer with strong data engineering skills to work closely with, cross-functional teams, including Information Technology, COO Office, business analysts and external technology partners and vendors to translate business requirements into technical financial solutions, ensuring the successful delivery of Python-based Financial modelling projects to optimise asset management systems.

The individual will be responsible for defining and shaping Python development practices and setting the foundation for future Python development at the organisation.

– Establish and enforce coding standards and best practices for Python development. Implement strategies that ensure code quality, maintainability, and scalability.

– Implement robust security measures in all Python-based solutions to ensure the protection of sensitive data and compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.

– Develop and create frameworks for Python Notebooks, APIs, and client applications, adhering to best practices in coding, security, and scalability. This includes designing reusable libraries and tools for efficient development processes.

– Actively contribute to knowledge sharing, providing guidance to other developers on Python-related topics. Develop training resources and documentation to support other teams or future developers in adopting Python practices.

– Define and implement code review processes and quality assurance mechanisms that ensure high standards of development, including version control, automated testing, and peer reviews. – Stay up to date with emerging trends in AI and explore how Python can be leveraged to support AI use cases within the organisation.

– Design and implement DevOps practices tailored for Python development, including version control, automated testing, continuous integration, and deployment processes to ensure smooth and efficient development and delivery of Python-based solutions.

Person Specification….

– Masters in computer science or similar qualification

– Numerous years of Python development experience – Expert proficiency in Python and its ecosystems (e.g., Flask, Django, Pandas, NumPy).

– Experience in financial modelling, particularly using Python to optimise asset management systems and financial applications.

– Expertise in cloud platforms, particularly Azure, and integration with Python for scalable, cloud-based solutions.

– Knowledge of database management systems (SQL, NoSQL) and API development.

– Team player with strong interpersonal skills

– Ability to lead complex work-streams with tight deadlines, working in collaboration with key internal stakeholders

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