Back-End Python Developer

• Design, build, and maintain scalable, secure Python-based back-end services and APIs
• Develop and deploy cloud-native applications on AWS (e.g., Lambda, ECS, S3, RDS)
• Integrate with third-party financial data providers and internal portfolio systems
• Collaborate closely with front-end developers, DevOps, and business stakeholders
• Write clean, testable code and contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automated deployments
• Participate in architectural planning, peer reviews, and agile development cycles
• Monitor and improve performance, availability, and security of production systems

Our client is seeking an experienced Back-End Python Developer to join its in-house technology team. The successful candidate will build and enhance robust, cloud-native applications that support the firm's investment operations, analytics, and infrastructure. The role demands a strong engineering mindset, deep experience in financial services, and hands-on expertise in Amazon Web Services (AWS)., Essential:

• 5+ years of professional experience in back-end development using Python
• Proven experience in a financial services environment (e.g., asset management, hedge funds, investment banks)
• Strong working knowledge of Amazon Web Services (AWS) and cloud-native development
• Experience with RESTful API design and frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or Django
• Proficient in working with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and ORMs (e.g., SQLAlchemy)
• Familiarity with Docker, container orchestration, and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform or CloudFormation)
• Solid understanding of software engineering best practices, including version control, testing, and deployment workflows

Desirable:

• Experience with alternative asset strategies such as private credit, real estate, or private equity
• Exposure to event-driven systems (Kafka, Redis) and ETL/data pipelines
• Familiarity with portfolio management tools or investment data modeling
• Knowledge of security and compliance requirements in financial cloud environments

Our client is a leading alternative asset management firm with a global footprint, specialising in private equity, private credit, real assets, and hedge fund strategies. The firm fosters a collaborative and high-performance environment, underpinned by a strong commitment to technology-driven solutions that support investment decision-making and operational efficiency.