> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2796969-software-engineer-python-java-up-to-120-000-bonus-package](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2796969-software-engineer-python-java-up-to-120-000-bonus-package). 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 / Java) - Up to £120,000 + Bonus + Package

- **Company:** Hunter Bond
- **Location:** Greater London, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** £120,000.0
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Data Structures, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Commercial Software, Software Engineering, Backend, Low Latency
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2856365274-software-engineer-python--java--up-to-120000--bonus--package

## About the Role

* 3-6 years of commercial software engineering experience
 * Strong programming skills in Python or Java
 * A solid understanding of computer science fundamentals, including data structures and algorithms
 * Experience building projects through internships, placements, personal projects, or commercial work
 * A genuine passion for software engineering and solving complex technical problems

## Description

This firm is an elite fintech company with exceptionally high standards, renowned for building world-class trading and financial technology platforms. They are made up of some truly outstanding engineers who are passionate about solving complex technical challenges, working with cutting-edge technologies, and building systems that operate at extreme scale, reliability, and performance.

They'll align you with the best team for your skillset and interests, but you will be working on:

 * Building highly scalable, low-latency backend systems using Python or Java
 * Designing and developing high-performance distributed systems that process large volumes of financial data
 * Collaborating with a handpicked group of top-tier engineers across software engineering, infrastructure, and quantitative technology


## Related Videos

- [Phel, a native Lisp for PHP](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/791-phel-a-native-lisp-for-php)
- [Swapping Low Latency Data Storage Under High Load](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/746-swapping-low-latency-data-storage-under-high-load)
- [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock)
- [Your next 10x engineer isn't in your city. Refactor accordingly.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100103-your-next-10x-engineer-isn-t-in-your-city-refactor-accordingly)
- [Distributed search under the hood](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/256-distributed-search-under-the-hood)
- [Unleash the power of 5G in your code: transform your apps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1567-unleash-the-power-of-5g-in-your-code-transform-your-apps)

## Related Articles

- [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london)
- [How Much Does a Software Engineer Make? Realistic Software Engineering Salaries](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/425-how-much-does-a-software-engineer-make-realistic-software-engineering-salaries)
- [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers)
- [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk)
- [Software Engineer Salary in The UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/231-software-engineer-salary-in-the-uk)
- [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers)