Python Developer | Greenfield Energy Trading | EU Gas & Power | London Hybrid | £750/Day Inside IR35

Python Developer | Greenfield Energy Trading | EU Gas & Power | London Hybrid | £750/Day Inside IR35

Posted Today by VirtueTech Recruitment Group

£750 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom

Summary: A Python Developer is needed for a leading Trading House to support front office teams in the energy trading sector. The role involves engineering high-quality backend services and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions. This position offers the opportunity to influence architectural decisions and modernize core trading platforms. The role is hybrid, requiring a mix of office and remote work in London.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Engineering high-quality backend services using core Python, developing software from scratch rather than simple scripting.
  • Working closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver robust, well-architected solutions.
  • Supporting the evolution of system architecture and best practices.

Key Skills:

  • Strong core Python engineering experience (3+ years).
  • Exposure to OOP is hugely beneficial.
  • Knowledge of trading environments is important.
  • Azure knowledge is a big plus.
  • Solid communication skills - able to work closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Salary (Rate): £750/Day

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

A Python Developer with strong core engineering skills is required by a leading Trading House institution to support the front office teams in the business. This is a quite unique opportunity because it is one where you will be working front office on requirements provided by the business and help to build them out for their front office desks. You’ll be working in a fast-paced environment helping Quants and Technology teams to deliver scalable trading services. This role offers the chance to influence architectural decisions and contribute to modernising core platforms used across trading.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Engineering high-quality backend services using core Python , developing software from scratch rather than simple scripting (experience with OOP is important)
  • Working closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver robust, well-architected solutions
  • Supporting the evolution of system architecture and best practices

Tech Stack & Experience Required:

  • Strong core Python engineering experience (3+ years)
  • Exposure to OOP is hugely beneficial
  • Knowledge of trading environments is important
  • Azure knowledge is a big plus
  • Solid communication skills - able to work closely with technical and non technical stakeholders

Offer:

  • £750/Day Inside IR35
  • 6 Months Rolling
  • Hybrid working: 3/4 days in the office, 1/2 days remote

If you’re interested in this Python role, please apply or send your latest CV to sam@virtuetech.io