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# Python Developer (GUI)

- **Company:** Durlston Partners
- **Location:** Greater London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £150,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Qt Modeling Language (QML), Qt (Software)
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815160549-python-developer-gui

## About the Role

We're working with a high-performing, technology-driven trading firm building mission-critical front office tools used directly by traders in fast-moving markets. They're looking for a Senior Python Engineer with Qt expertise to help design and deliver the next generation of real-time trading interfaces.

## Description

Python/Qt Engineer (GUI) - London - £150k base + bonus

We're working with a high-performing, technology-driven trading firm building mission-critical front office tools used directly by traders in fast-moving markets. They're looking for a Senior Python Engineer with Qt expertise to help design and deliver the next generation of real-time trading interfaces.

This is a rare opportunity to sit close to the desk, owning the GUI layer of a live trading environment where performance, usability, and speed of iteration directly impact PnL.

What you'll do

 * Build high-performance desktop GUI applications used by traders in real time
 * Design intuitive, responsive interfaces for complex trading workflows
 * Work directly with front office users to iterate rapidly on features
 * Drive performance and usability improvements in latency-sensitive systems

What they're looking for

 * Hands-on Qt experience (PyQt, PySide, QML or Qt Widgets)
 * Comfortable working in Linux environments

Why apply

 * Direct exposure to traders and real business impact (highly technical, collaborative environment)
 * Fast feedback loops and ownership of key tools
 * Extreme flexibility, as long as you get the work done
 * Competitive compensation + strong bonus

We encourage you to apply even if you think you may not currently fit all these requirements - so long as you have proven academics and are willing to work hard and learn, we want to hear from you.

Note: if you haven't received a reply within 3 days, your application was possibly and unfortunately not accepted.


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