Python Developer - £100k + Bonus & Benefits

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 aFull-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 frontend and backend 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 (frontend) 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 lifecycle 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