Python Developer

The Ascent Services Groupdion
Bromley, UK
2 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
8 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Agile Methodology JIRA Unit Testing CA Workload Automation Ae Bash Shell Database Queries Job Scheduling Python (Programming Language) PostgreSQL Linux System Administration Microsoft SQL Server MySQL
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Object-Oriented Software Development Ansible Standard Sql SQL Databases Test-Driven Development (TDD) Database Optimization Git Pytest Git Flow Solid Principles Software Version Control Jenkins

Job description

Overview

Job title: Python Developer

Location: Bromley, UK (Hybrid - 3 days work from office)

Responsibilities

  • We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Python Developer to join our team and drive the development of robust, scalable, and high-performance applications.
  • The ideal candidate must have strong expertise in Python, SQL, and Linux environments, along with experience in job scheduling (Autosys), version control (GIT), and Agile development tools (JIRA).
  • The candidate will be a strong leader with excellent communication skills. Ability to work autonomously is a necessary requirement.
  • Additionally, familiarity with basic trading concepts will be a plus.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in Python development with expertise in OOP and software design principles.
  • Strong knowledge of SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server) for complex queries and database optimization.
  • Hands-on experience with Linux environments (bash scripting and deployment).
  • Experience with Autosys.
  • Proficiency in GIT (branching strategies, code versioning, pull requests, and merging workflows).
  • Experience using JIRA for Agile project management.
  • Strong knowledge of Test-Driven Development (TDD), BDD (Behave), and Unit Testing (PyTest).
  • Understanding of basic trading concepts (asset classes, trading venues, market structures) is a plus.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.
  • Understanding CI/CD pipelines to develop and maintain code efficiently (knowledge of Jenkins/Ansible favorable).

Seniority level

  • Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Full-time

Job function

  • Finance

Industries

  • Technology, Information and Internet

Requirements

  • We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Python Developer to join our team and drive the development of robust, scalable, and high-performance applications.
  • The ideal candidate must have strong expertise in Python, SQL, and Linux environments, along with experience in job scheduling (Autosys), version control (GIT), and Agile development tools (JIRA).
  • The candidate will be a strong leader with excellent communication skills. Ability to work autonomously is a necessary requirement.
  • Additionally, familiarity with basic trading concepts will be a plus., * 8+ years of experience in Python development with expertise in OOP and software design principles.
  • Strong knowledge of SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server) for complex queries and database optimization.
  • Hands-on experience with Linux environments (bash scripting and deployment).
  • Experience with Autosys.
  • Proficiency in GIT (branching strategies, code versioning, pull requests, and merging workflows).
  • Experience using JIRA for Agile project management.
  • Strong knowledge of Test-Driven Development (TDD), BDD (Behave), and Unit Testing (PyTest).
  • Understanding of basic trading concepts (asset classes, trading venues, market structures) is a plus.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.
  • Understanding CI/CD pipelines to develop and maintain code efficiently (knowledge of Jenkins/Ansible favorable).

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