Python Software Engineer – Up to £150,000 + Bonus & Benefits

About the role

We are partnering with a leading fintech firm to hire a Python Software Engineer for their London engineering team. You will work on a high‑performance data platform, contributing across the full software development lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend systems in Python with a focus on performance and scalability.
• Design, build and integrate RESTful micro‑services within a distributed architecture.
• Work with large‑scale data sets using SQL and big‑data tools such as Spark and Kafka.
• Influence system design and help shape the technical roadmap.
• Collaborate closely with a skilled engineering team to deliver innovative solutions.

Required profile

• Strong commercial experience with Python (minimum 2 years).
• Hands‑on experience building and consuming RESTful services.
• Solid SQL skills and familiarity with large‑scale data processing.
• Knowledge of big‑data technologies such as Spark and Kafka.
• Academic background in Computer Science or a related discipline; finance experience is a plus.

Required skills

• Python
• RESTful APIs
• SQL
• Apache Spark
• Apache Kafka

What we offer

• Salary up to £150,000 per annum.
• Bonus and benefits package.