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

**Role:** Python Software Engineer **Location:** London **Compensation:** £150,000 per annum \+ Bonus \& Benefits **Sector:** Leading Fintech **Overview** We’re partnering with a prominent technology\-driven finance firm seeking a skilled Python Developer to join their London engineering team. This is a chance to work alongside top\-tier technologists from leading tech and trading backgrounds on some of the most advanced software in the financial sector. You’ll contribute to building one of the most scalable and high\-performance data platforms globally, taking part in the full software development lifecycle and having a real impact on both technology and business outcomes. **What you’ll do** * Develop and maintain backend systems using Python, focusing on performance and scalability * Build and integrate RESTful microservices within a complex distributed architecture * Work with large\-scale data sets, leveraging SQL and big data tools (e.g., Spark, Kafka) * Influence system design and contribute to the technical roadmap * Collaborate closely with a highly skilled engineering team to deliver innovative solutions **What we’re looking for** * Strong commercial experience with Python (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 * Experience in finance is preferred, but not essential * Strong academic background, ideally in Computer Science or a related discipline If this opportunity excites you, apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion — interviews are happening immediately.