Python Developer

We are recruiting for a leading investment manager with +£45bn in assets and provides innovative financial solutions to pension schemes and long-term savings clients.

As a Full-Stack Software Engineer, you'll work within a close-knit Investment Engineering team, developing, maintaining, and implementing software applications to support investment operations. You will contribute to both Front End and Back End development, with a focus on delivering high-quality, resilient solutions that meet business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and enhance portfolio management systems and internal tools
• Work across the stack using technologies like React (Front End) and Python (Back End)
• Design and build REST/GraphQL services and ETL/ELT data pipelines
• Integrate new data sources and improve existing applications
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and deliver pragmatic technical solutions
• Contribute to the full software development life cycle and ensure code reliability through testing
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous learning within the team

Technical Stack:

• Frontend: React.js, Redux
• Backend: Python
• Databases: Hive, MongoDB, SQL Server
• ETL Pipelines: Airflow, Spark, dbt
• Other: Docker, Git, Test-driven development

Requirements:

• 5+ years of full-stack development experience in Python
• 5+ years of experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
• Familiarity with React.js and Redux (1+ years preferred)
• Experience with ETL pipelines and containerization (Docker)
• Commercial experience in finance or investment management is a plus