Senior Python Developer
Posted 1 day ago by 1771060374
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
Houston, Texas
Summary: The Senior Python Developer role is a contract position with a well-established trading firm in Houston, focusing on the design and delivery of enterprise-grade distributed systems for trading and risk functions. The position requires extensive experience in Python and AWS, with a strong emphasis on system reliability and performance. This initial 6-month contract offers the potential for long-term extension or permanent placement for exceptional candidates. The role is hybrid, allowing for a combination of on-site and remote work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Architecting and delivering complex, enterprise-scale distributed systems
- Developing and maintaining high-performance backend services using Python
- Scaling and managing production environments within AWS
- Supporting critical trading and risk functions through robust software delivery
- Collaborating with technical leads to ensure system reliability and security
- Driving best practices in code quality, testing, and deployment within a financial environment
Key Skills:
- 8+ years of experience architecting and delivering enterprise-scale distributed systems
- Strong hands-on development expertise in Python
- Extensive experience working with AWS in production environments
- Essential background within Trading or Financial Markets
- BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred
- Must be able to work in a hybrid capacity in Houston, TX
Salary (Rate): £96.00 per hour
City: Houston
Country: United States
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Role: Senior Python Developer
Client: Well-established Trading Firm
Compensation: Up to $120 per hour
Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid)
Overview
We are working with a well-established trading firm seeking an experienced Senior Python Developer to join their technology team on a high-profile contract engagement based in Houston. This role is an initial 6-month contract but comes with a high likelihood of long-term extension or permanent conversion for exceptional performers.
The Role
This position is a key part of the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade, distributed systems that support critical trading and risk functions. You will be responsible for architecting solutions that handle high-throughput data and complex financial logic, ensuring the stability and scalability of the firm's trading infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Architecting and delivering complex, enterprise-scale distributed systems
- Developing and maintaining high-performance backend services using Python
- Scaling and managing production environments within AWS
- Supporting critical trading and risk functions through robust software delivery
- Collaborating with technical leads to ensure system reliability and security
- Driving best practices in code quality, testing, and deployment within a financial environment
Requirements
- Experience: 8+ years of experience architecting and delivering enterprise-scale distributed systems
- Technical Core: Strong hands-on development expertise in Python
- Cloud Infrastructure: Extensive experience working with AWS in production environments
- Domain Expertise: Essential background within Trading or Financial Markets
- Education: BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred
- Location: Must be able to work in a hybrid capacity in Houston, TX
What’s on Offer
- Highly competitive contract rate of up to $120 per hour
- Initial 6-month engagement with a high likelihood of long-term extension
- Potential for permanent conversion for top-tier performers
- Exposure to high-profile trading and risk technology projects
- Professional environment within a well-regarded global trading firm
If you are interested in this Senior Python Developer contract and meet the above requirements, please apply immediately.