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Experienced Python developer looking to take real ownership of technical standards and influence the strategic direction of Python development within a forward-thinking organisation.

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Python developer - Financial services - London

A recognised Financial services organisation with a strong presence of credit and investment management expertise.

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Python developer - Financial services - London

Key Responsibilities:

Define and enforce Python development best practices, ensuring scalable and maintainable code.
Develop secure, efficient Python-based tools and frameworks, including APIs, data pipelines, and client-facing applications.
Collaborate with business and technical teams to understand requirements and deliver effective technical solutions.
Drive automation and reusable components to improve development efficiency across the business.
Lead DevOps practices tailored to Python development, from version control to continuous integration and deployment.
Mentor junior developers and contribute to internal knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Stay current with trends in Python development, AI, and machine learning to support emerging opportunities.Profile

Python developer - Financial services - London

To be successful a candidate, you will need:

5-8 years of experience in Python development, ideally within financial services, asset management, or private credit.
Expert proficiency in Python and frameworks such as: Flask, Django, Pandas, NumPy.
Strong experience in financial modelling and optimising asset management systems using Python.
Master's in computer science or a similar qualification.
Expertise in cloud platforms, especially Azure, and integrating Python with cloud-based services.
Knowledge of database management systems (SQL, NoSQL) and experience developing APIs.
Proven ability to lead complex workstreams with tight deadlines while collaborating with key internal stakeholders.
A team-oriented mindset with excellent interpersonal and communication skill.s

Job Offer

Python developer - Financial services - London

£(Apply online only) per day - Inside IR35
The role will be mostly onsite with 1 day working from home.
Contract Duration - 6 Months rolling contract

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