Senior Python Engineers - 200k Base

Oliver Bernard Ltd
Greater London, UK
13 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Compensation
£150,000.0 - £200,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Big Data Continuous Integration Distributed Systems Python (Programming Language) Software Organization Fastapi

Job description

  • Design, build and maintain high-performance Python applications and services.
  • Develop robust, scalable and production-quality software.
  • Work closely with quantitative, trading, technology and business stakeholders.
  • Contribute to technical architecture and engineering best practices.
  • Optimise systems for performance, reliability and scalability.
  • Write clean, maintainable and well-tested code.
  • Mentor other engineers and contribute to a strong engineering culture.
  • Troubleshoot complex production and technical issues.

Requirements

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong Python engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems, building scalable systems and working in a fast-paced, high-performance financial environment., * Extensive professional experience with Python and modern Python development practices.

  • Strong software engineering fundamentals and experience designing scalable systems.
  • Experience working with distributed systems, APIs and/or data-intensive applications.
  • Strong understanding of testing, CI/CD and software development best practices.
  • Comfortable working in a demanding, collaborative environment.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Previous experience within financial services, banking, trading, investment management or another high-performance technology environment is highly desirable.

Benefits & conditions

Salary: Up to £150,000 - 200,000 + bonus, * Salary of up to £150,000 - £200,000, depending on experience.

  • Bonus opportunity.
  • London-based role with 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home.
  • Opportunity to work on technically challenging and business-critical systems.
  • High-calibre engineering environment with significant scope for impact.

About the company

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Python Engineer to join a high-performing technology team within a leading financial services client in London.

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