Senior Python Developer - Financial Technology

Up to £850 per day via umbrella | Hybrid Working | London Area

Join a dynamic team within a global Tier 1 investment bank building cutting-edge financial systems that operate at global scale. They are seeking an exceptional Python developer to work on high-availability trading platforms in a fast-paced, front office environment.

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain large-scale distributed financial systems
• Work directly with trading teams on FX and derivatives platforms
• Build robust, high-performance applications using modern development practices
• Collaborate in an agile environment with continuous integration
• Provide 3rd line production support for critical trading systems

What We're Looking For

• Strong Python skills (or equivalent OO/Functional language experience)
• Degree in Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, Mathematics or similar
• Experience with high-availability financial systems
• Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, and design patterns
• Knowledge of messaging middleware and TCP/IP networking
• Front office trading experience (FX/Fixed Income/Derivatives preferred)
• Agile development experience (SCRUM, XP, Kanban)
• Excellent problem-solving skills under pressure

Bonus Points For

• Derivative/Options product knowledge
• Experience with integrated trading platforms (SecDB, Athena, Quartz)
• FIX Protocol or FpML knowledge
• SQL/NoSQL database experience

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