> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2328721-software-engineer-python-sql-market-data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2328721-software-engineer-python-sql-market-data). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer Python SQL Market Data - **Company:** Client Server - **Location:** London, UK - **Salary:** £40,000.0 - £70,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Databases, Continuous Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), NoSQL, SQL Databases, Backend, Build Management, Data Lakes, Front End Software Development, Microservices - **Published:** August 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5843030392 ## About the Role * We need strong backend development experience with Python. * We need experience working with financial or market data. * We need experience designing and operating data-intensive and distributed systems. * We need strong knowledge of databases, including relational, NoSQL and columnar databases. * We need someone keen to take ownership and work across the full development lifecycle. * We need a collaborative and pragmatic person with strong stakeholder management skills. * We expect a 2.1 or above in a STEM discipline, likely including MSc-level study. ## Description * We design and build data platform components using Python. * We develop and optimise ETL pipelines, data lakes, lakehouses and distributed systems. * We improve infrastructure, observability and CI/CD practices. * We maintain and evolve existing systems, including microservices, ETL and Excel add-ins. * We support platform operations, ensuring reliability and performance. Technologies: * Backend * CI/CD * ETL * Excel * Frontend * Support * NoSQL * Python * microservices * SQL ## Related Videos - [Python-Based Data Streaming Pipelines Within Minutes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1233-python-based-data-streaming-pipelines-within-minutes) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Tomorrow's cloud data platforms - fully managed database-as-a-service (DBaaS)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/254-tomorrow-s-cloud-data-platforms-fully-managed-database-as-a-service-dbaas) - [Meet Your New BFF: Backend to Frontend without the Duct Tape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/682-meet-your-new-bff-backend-to-frontend-without-the-duct-tape) ## Related Articles - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Fullstack Developer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/251-fullstack-developer-salary-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/231-software-engineer-salary-in-the-uk)