Contract Python Developer (Commodity Trading)

Role: Python Developer

Projects : Trade Capture, Risk & PnL, Market Data, Analytics, Integration Workflows

Industry: Commodity Trading

Day rate: £700-750/d (outside IR35)

Location: London (hybrid)

Contract: 6 months (strong extension potential)

X4 Technology are partnered with a global commodity trading firm looking for a skilled Python Developer to join their team front-office technology team on a contract basis.

In this role, you will develop and support core systems covering trade capture, risk & PnL engines, market data ingestion, analytics tooling and integration workflows across multiple commodities

Responsibilities of the Contract Python Developer (Commodities Trading)

This is a fast-paced, high-impact role working in a desk-facing capacity. Responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain Python-based systems focused for trade capture, risk calculation, pricing models and analytics
• Manage large datasets and integrate real-time market data feeds to support trading decisions
• Enhance system performance, reliability, and automation within trading platforms
• Support and troubleshoot applications, contributing to architectural improvements
• Collaborate with traders, quants and risk teams

Requirements of the Contract Python Developer (Commodities Trading)

• Proven Python Development experience in trading or risk systems
• Strong understanding of front-office workflows in commodities or financial markets
• Experience with market data, real-time systems, and pricing/risk models
• Ability to work closely with traders and analysts in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with cloud-based microservices architecture

The contract is for an initial 6 months with strong extension potential. The rate is £700-750/d outside IR35, with 2-3 days per week onsite in central London.

Interviews are taking place over the next two weeks, so if you\’re a Python Developer with commodity or financial trading experience, please apply online for immediate consideration