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# Python Developer - Up to £155k + Bonus + Benefits - London

- **Company:** Hunter Bond
- **Location:** Greater London, UK
- **Salary:** £155,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Databases, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Standard Sql, Software Engineering, Apache Spark, Information Technology, Real Time Data, Apache Kafka, Data Management, Restful APIs, Microservices
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815153284-python-developer-up-to-155k--bonus--benefits-london

## About the Role

* Experience building RESTful microservices
 * Strong SQL and database knowledge
 * Experience working with large-scale or high-volume datasets
 * Exposure to big data or distributed systems technologies such as Spark or Kafka
 * Previous experience within financial services is beneficial but not essential
 * Strong academic background, ideally in Computer Science

## Description

A world-class tech house in the finance sector is looking for a talented Python Developer to join its high-performing software engineering team in London.

This is an opportunity to work alongside some of the industry's top technologists, building cutting-edge platforms and highly scalable systems that process enormous volumes of real-time data. The team is made up of engineers from global leading technology companies, trading firms, and elite engineering environments, all focused on delivering some of the most modern, innovative software in finance.

You will play a key role in designing and building one of the most scalable and performant data platforms in the world. You'll be involved across the full software development lifecycle, contributing to architecture, engineering decisions, and platform scalability in a collaborative, engineering-first environment.

Requirements

 * Experience building RESTful microservices
 * Strong SQL and database knowledge
 * Experience working with large-scale or high-volume datasets
 * Exposure to big data or distributed systems technologies such as Spark or Kafka
 * Previous experience within financial services is beneficial but not essential
 * Strong academic background, ideally in Computer Science

What's in it for you?

 * Innovation Fridays - dedicated time each week to experiment, build, and explore new technologies
 * Annual personal tech budget to create your ultimate home and office setup
 * Fully funded trips to leading global engineering and AI conferences
 * Work alongside elite engineers from top-tier tech firms and trading houses
 * Greenfield projects tackling massive-scale, real-time data challenges
 * Exclusive international company off-sites in luxury destinations


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