Backend Python Developer - Banking - London, UK
Summary
Builds and maintains scalable Python backend services and APIs for a global financial services firm, focusing on performance, reliability, and security.
Backend Python Developer
We're recruiting for an experienced Backend Python Developer to join a high-performing technology team with a leading global financial services organisation.
This is a hybrid role and candidates will be expected to work a minimum of 2 days per week onsite in London.
Hybrid, London
Inside IR35
Contract
Responsibilities
- Building scalable Python backend applications and APIs
- Developing data pipelines and data-intensive systems
- Working closely with engineers, data specialists and business stakeholders
- Driving performance, reliability and security across critical platforms
Candidate requirements
- 5+ year commercial Python development experience
- Strong backend engineering and system design skills
- Experience with PostgreSQL, Redis, MongoDB or similar technologies
- Knowledge of APIs, data processing, CI/CD and DevOps practices
- Financial markets experience (Rates, Bonds, Swaps, Futures or Trading Systems) highly desirable
- Quantitative/Quants experience highly desirable
- Backend Python Development Experience
- Quants experience
Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers.