Python Developer - Fixed Income (Contract)

Summary: The role of Python Developer focuses on enhancing the Fixed Income trading platform for a leading Investment Manager. The successful candidate will design and develop Python-based trading applications while collaborating with quants and traders. This position requires a strong background in Python development and experience with large datasets. The role is contract-based and falls under inside IR35 regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designing and developing Object Oriented Python-based trading applications from the ground up
• Building and enhancing core trading capabilities in the Fixed Income space
• Working with large datasets, implementing efficient ETL processes
• Collaborating with quants and traders on portfolio optimisation and pricing models
• Applying best practices in Object-Oriented Design to deliver scalable, maintainable solutions

Key Skills:

• Deep expertise in core Python development
• Strong foundation in OOP and software design patterns and Multithreading
• Experience working with large-scale data pipelines and ETL workflows
• Experience working on Time Series systems
• Proven track record building Fixed Income trading systems
• Exposure to portfolio optimisation and pricing analytics

Salary (Rate): £800 per day

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Python Developer | Fixed Income Trading

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Python Developer to join the Front Office trading team at a leading Investment Manager to help shape the future of their Fixed Income trading platform.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Designing and developing Object Oriented Python-based trading applications from the ground up
• Building and enhancing core trading capabilities in the Fixed Income space
• Working with large datasets, implementing efficient ETL processes
• Collaborating with quants and traders on portfolio optimisation and pricing models
• Applying best practices in Object-Oriented Design to deliver scalable, maintainable solutions

What We're Looking For:

• Deep expertise in core Python development
• Strong foundation in OOP and software design patterns and Multithreading
• Experience working with large-scale data pipelines and ETL workflows
• Experience working on Time Series systems
• Proven track record building Fixed Income trading systems
• Exposure to portfolio optimisation and pricing analytics

Please submit your CV immediately in order to be considered for this exciting role.