Full job description Senior Python Developer - Risk & PnL Team
Location: London (Minimum 50% onsite)
Contract Length: Initial 6-month contract (funded for several years with strong extension prospects)
Day Rate: Competitive (inside IR35)
Start Date: ASAP
Overview
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.
The team is responsible for the development and enhancement of TRACC, a business-critical application used by the Derivatives Execution & Clearing (DEC) business.
The Role
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.
The role covers:
*Core Python application development
*Web API design, development and maintenance
*Database development and optimisation
*Infrastructure and server-side processes
*Front-end enhancements using JavaScript/Angular
*Test automation and CI/CD improvements
*Working directly with business users and middle office stakeholders to understand and deliver requirements
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.
Key Responsibilities
*Design, develop and maintain Python-based applications and services
*Build and enhance APIs supporting critical business functionality
*Deliver enhancements and features through the Jira backlog
*Work closely with business stakeholders to gather, analyse and refine requirements
*Participate in sprint planning, technical discussions and solution design sessions
*Demonstrate completed work and new functionality to stakeholders
*Champion automated testing and continuous integration practices
*Identify opportunities for automation, simplification and platform improvements
Essential Skills & Experience
*Expert-level Python development experience
*Strong experience building and maintaining Web APIs
*Solid understanding of SQL and database design
*JavaScript, HTML and web application development experience
*Proven experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD)
*Strong focus on automated testing and deployment practices
*Experience working with CI/CD tools, particularly Jenkins
*Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.