Python developer - Financial services - London

Python developer - Financial services - London

Posted 1 day ago by Michael Page on CVLibrary

£600 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
City of London, London

Summary: Experienced Python developer sought for a financial services organization in London, responsible for setting technical standards and influencing Python development strategies. The role involves developing secure tools, collaborating with teams, and mentoring junior developers while staying updated on industry trends. The position requires a strong background in Python and financial services, with a focus on automation and DevOps practices. This is a contract role with a mix of onsite and remote work arrangements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Define and enforce Python development best practices, ensuring scalable and maintainable code.
  • Develop secure, efficient Python-based tools and frameworks, including APIs, data pipelines, and client-facing applications.
  • Collaborate with business and technical teams to understand requirements and deliver effective technical solutions.
  • Drive automation and reusable components to improve development efficiency across the business.
  • Lead DevOps practices tailored to Python development, from version control to continuous integration and deployment.
  • Mentor junior developers and contribute to internal knowledge-sharing initiatives.
  • Stay current with trends in Python development, AI, and machine learning to support emerging opportunities.

Key Skills:

  • 5-8 years of experience in Python development, ideally within financial services, asset management, or private credit.
  • Expert proficiency in Python and frameworks such as Flask, Django, Pandas, NumPy.
  • Strong experience in financial modelling and optimising asset management systems using Python.
  • Master's in computer science or a similar qualification.
  • Expertise in cloud platforms, especially Azure, and integrating Python with cloud-based services.
  • Knowledge of database management systems (SQL, NoSQL) and experience developing APIs.
  • Proven ability to lead complex workstreams with tight deadlines while collaborating with key internal stakeholders.
  • A team-oriented mindset with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Salary (Rate): £600

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Finance