Job Details

Python Developer

TP3729323_1753287906
  • £600 - £700 per day
  • London
  • Contract

Join a global financial services leader at the forefront of electronic trading infrastructure.

They are looking for a skilled Python Software Engineer to contribute to cutting-edge automation tools powering low-latency trading systems. This is a Senior engineering role within a high-impact team shaping infrastructure for global markets.


🔧 What You'll Do

  • Design, build, and maintain automation tools supporting electronic trading infrastructure

  • Take ownership of components from design to deployment

  • Collaborate across teams in a fast-paced, regulated environment


💡 Tech You'll Work With

  • Core Python with OOP, data structures, and regex

  • Linux CLI, debugging with tcpdump, strace, etc.

  • Git, Jenkins, TDD, and CI pipelines

  • RESTful APIs, Ansible (bonus), and even Golang (bonus)


What We're Looking For

  • Strong Python development skills and testing experience

  • Comfort with Linux-based development

  • Familiarity with DevOps tools and infrastructure automation

  • A proactive problem-solver who works independently and collaboratively


🔄 The Setup

  • 12-month contract (likely extension)

  • Hybrid working from within the UK

  • BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policy in place


🌍 Why Join?

Be part of a global tech-first organisation driving innovation in financial markets. You'll work with some of the best engineers in the industry and enjoy the flexibility to do your best work in a hybrid setup.

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.

Tristan Pitt Principal Consultant

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