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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Sybase & Python Developer - Prime Brokerage - **Company:** Vallum - **Location:** London, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), SAP Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise, Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Unit Testing, CA Workload Automation Ae, Unix, System Configuration, Continuous Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), DevOps, Job Scheduling, Python (Programming Language), Systems Development Life Cycle, Shell Script, Software Engineering, SQL Stored Procedures, Transact-SQL, Data Processing, Scripting, Freeform SQL, GitHub Copilot, Sybase, Deployment Automation, Data Analytics, Code Restructuring - **Published:** August 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/pt/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-C495D1522485AAAC65/ ## About the Role * 8+ years of experience in software development with a strong focus on Sybase ASE (T-SQL, stored procedures, optimization) * Hands-on experience with Unix systems, including file operations, permissions, and Shell Scripting * Expertise in developing Python-based ETL, cleansing, ingestion, loading, and reporting solutions * Skilled in Autosys job scheduling, batch operations, and automation * Strong understanding of SDLC, particularly in agile software delivery environments * Ability to break down complex business requirements into implementable technical steps * Excellent problem-solving ability and commitment to producing high-quality solutions Nice to Have Skills * Knowledge of Core Java for cross-platform enhancements * Experience utilizing AI-driven coding tools (eg, GitHub Copilot) and automation through custom AI agents * Familiarity with prime brokerage operations, counterparty risk, or margin workflows * Exposure to DevOps principles, continuous integration, and automated deployment pipelines ## Description We're looking for a Senior Sybase & Python Developer - Prime Brokerage (Unix Background) to join our team in London, UK in a hybrid working mode. In this role, you will be part of the Margin IT team within Global Markets Financing IT, focusing on developing and maintaining systems that process prime brokerage post-trade data for counterparty risk and client margin calculations. The role requires strong expertise in Sybase ASE development, Python for ETL and reporting, and Unix environment Scripting. You will collaborate with diverse global teams to gather requirements, design scalable solutions, and ensure robust, secure, and stable deployments., * Analyze business requirements, design, and implement data-driven solutions to support margin and risk platforms * Develop complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and scripts on the Sybase ASE platform * Implement ETL processes and data processing solutions using Python for data ingestion, transformation, and reporting * Work extensively in a Unix environment for file operations, permissions management, environment setup, and data analysis * Perform unit and integration testing, ensuring all changes meet SDLC and security standards * Troubleshoot and resolve high-priority defects in production systems, delivering timely fixes and hot patches * Collaborate with global IT teams to ensure end-to-end delivery within agile frameworks * Apply best practices for clean coding and refactoring while adhering to enterprise standards * Support job automation using Shell Scripting and Autosys scheduling tools ## Related Videos - [Replacing Excel with SAP APIs & Python validation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1944-replacing-excel-with-sap-apis-python-validation) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Node and Package Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2138-wearedevelopers-live-node-and-package-security) - [AI Pair Programming with GitHub Copilot at SAP: Looking Back, Looking Forward!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1546-ai-pair-programming-with-github-copilot-at-sap-looking-back-looking-forward) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) - [The Time Paradox: Building Timezone-Safe Python/Django Applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1915-the-time-paradox-building-timezone-safe-python-django-applications) ## Related Articles - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The 13 Best Python Libraries for Developers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/371-the-13-best-python-libraries-for-developers-in-2025) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story)