Summary: The role is for a Contract Python Developer within a Hedge Fund Trading team, focusing on developing high-performance software in a dynamic trading environment. The position requires collaboration with experienced developers and traders, emphasizing the importance of financial markets and trading workflows. Candidates should possess strong programming skills, particularly in Python, and have a solid understanding of financial products and trading concepts. The role is based in Central London and classified as inside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop high-performance software for trading applications.
• Collaborate with other developers and traders within the technology team.
• Write clean, testable code and manage version control.
• Engage in data engineering tasks and work with cloud infrastructure.
• Deepen knowledge of financial products and trading workflows.

Key Skills:

• Proficiency in Python and familiarity with other programming languages (C++, C#, Java, Rust).
• Experience with scientific libraries (Pandas, NumPy, etc.) and web technologies (Flask, FastAPI).
• Understanding of software development best practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of financial products and trading concepts.
• Strong collaboration skills and a passion for learning.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: on-site

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Finance