Python Developer

Title: P&L Python developer

Location: London, UK

Type: Contract

These will support core engineering streams, unblock current bandwidth constraints, and ensure continued delivery momentum within a fixed multi-year funding envelope.

• 5+ years of strong Python development experience (optional Java) with demonstrable experience of having designed and developed complex server-side components.
• Experience working in Financial Services specifically within markets in front office derivatives risk systems or pretrade/origination or post trade management systems.
• Computer science or equivalent degree
• Good understanding of Agile and Lean software development practices and associated tools
• Preference for software engineers with strong finance/Risk/P&L domain knowledge, rather than heavy “pure quants”.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment liaising with demanding stakeholders to understand complex requirements, and be able to prioritize and work on issues on own.
• Strong communication and presentation skills. Clear, Concise Communication skills, ability to articulate Problem/Solution.
• Knowledge of Quartz technology stack
• Pricing and Risk knowledge - structure and pricing of derivative products
• Derivatives Risk domain knowledge (Greeks and Scenarios)
• Equity Derivatives product knowledge (Futures, Options, Convertibles)