Robert Walters

Python Developer

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This role is for a Python Developer in Glasgow on a 1-year contract, hybrid setup. Key skills include Python, relational databases (Sybase, IBM DB2), LLM/GenAI tools, automated testing, and Unix environments. Financial services experience is required.
🌎 - Country
United States
💱 - Currency
$ USD
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💰 - Day rate
Unknown
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🗓️ - Date
July 10, 2026
🕒 - Duration
More than 6 months
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🏝️ - Location
Hybrid
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📄 - Contract
Fixed Term
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🔒 - Security
Unknown
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📍 - Location detailed
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
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🧠 - Skills detailed
#Shell Scripting #Sybase #ChatGPT #Programming #Automated Testing #Python #Scripting #Unix #Version Control #Scala #GitHub
Role description
Python Developer Location: Glasgow Contract: 1 year Work Setup: Hybrid - 3 days in the office Who We Are Robert Walters is the world's most trusted talent solutions business. Across the globe, we deliver recruitment, outsourcing, and talent advisory services for businesses of all sizes, opening doors for people with diverse skills, ambitions, and backgrounds. Who You Will Work With Our client is a global financial services firm that manages wealth, navigates complex markets, and design strategic financial objectives. The firm provides risk management solutions across a variety of sectors, emphasizing long-term relationships, and innovative approaches to financial challenges. What You'll Do • Maintain and improve existing scripts and stored procedures • Support the modernisation, consolidation and simplification of legacy codebases using Python • Assist ongoing efforts to increase the platform's capacity and scalability • Utilise GenAI tools to automate and accelerate code generation What You Bring • Proven programming experience in high-level languages such as Python • Strong competence in relational database technologies (Sybase, IBM DB2) • Hands-on experience with LLM/GenAI tools (GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude) • Familiar with automated testing methodologies (TDD or BDD), version control systems and CI/CD pipelines • Practical experience with Unix environments, shell scripting and job-scheduling tools (Autosys) • Excellent communication skills and prior experience in financial services or banking technology • Knowledge of the Equity Derivative business What's Next If you are ready to take the next step, apply now! Successful applicants will be contacted directly by a recruiter to discuss the role more. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require support or adjustments to the recruitment process, our Adjustment Concierge Service is here to help. Please feel free to contact us at adjustments@robertwalters.com to discuss how we can support you. This position is being recruited on behalf of our client through our Outsourcing service line. Resource Solutions Limited, trading as Robert Walters, acts as an employment business and agency, partnering with top organizations to help them find the best talent. We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities.