Python Developer

Job Description

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Senior Python Developer - Risk & PnL Team

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Location: London (Minimum 50% onsite)

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Contract Length: Initial 6-month contract (funded for several years with strong extension prospects)

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Day Rate: Competitive (inside IR35)

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Start Date: ASAP

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Overview

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We are seeking an experienced Senior Python Developer to join a high-performing Risk & PnL Team supporting a critical trading platform within a leading financial services environment.

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The team is responsible for the development and enhancement of TRACC, a business-critical application used by the Derivatives Execution & Clearing (DEC) business.

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The Role

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Working within a collaborative team of 3 Developers, 1 Business Analyst, 1 Tester and the Team Lead, you will be involved in all aspects of the platform's development and ongoing enhancement.

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The role covers:

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• Core Python application development

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• Web API design, development and maintenance

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• Database development and optimisation

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• Infrastructure and Server Side processes

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• Front End enhancements using JavaScript/Angular

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• Test automation and CI/CD improvements

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• Working directly with business users and Middle Office stakeholders to understand and deliver requirements

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You will play a key role in driving Agile best practices, promoting high-quality engineering standards and helping shape the future direction of the platform.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Design, develop and maintain Python-based applications and services

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• Build and enhance APIs supporting critical business functionality

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• Deliver enhancements and features through the Jira backlog

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• Work closely with business stakeholders to gather, analyse and refine requirements

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• Participate in sprint planning, technical discussions and solution design sessions

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• Demonstrate completed work and new functionality to stakeholders

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• Champion automated testing and continuous integration practices

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• Identify opportunities for automation, simplification and platform improvements

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Essential Skills & Experience

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• Expert-level Python development experience

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• Strong experience building and maintaining Web APIs

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• Solid understanding of SQL and database design

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• JavaScript, HTML and web application development experience

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• Proven experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD)

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• Strong focus on automated testing and deployment practices

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• Experience working with CI/CD tools, particularly Jenkins

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• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

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Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.