Senior Python Developer - Financial Technology Up to £850 per day via umbrella | Hybrid Working | London Area Join a dynamic team within a global Tier 1 investment bank building cutting-edge financial systems that operate at global scale. They are seeking an exceptional Python developer to work on high-availability trading platforms in a fast-paced, front office environment. What You'll Do • Develop and maintain large-scale distributed financial systems • Work directly with trading teams on FX and derivatives platforms • Build robust, high-performance applications using modern development practices • Collaborate in an agile environment with continuous integration • Provide 3rd line production support for critical trading systems What We're Looking For • Strong Python skills (or equivalent OO/Functional language experience) • Degree in Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, Mathematics or similar • Experience with high-availability financial systems • Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, and design patterns • Knowledge of messaging middleware and TCP/IP networking • Front office trading experience (FX/Fixed Income/Derivatives preferred) • Agile development experience (SCRUM, XP, Kanban) • Excellent problem-solving skills under pressure Bonus Points For • Derivative/Options product knowledge • Experience with integrated trading platforms (SecDB, Athena, Quartz) • FIX Protocol or FpML knowledge • SQL/NoSQL database experience McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.