Python Developer

Python Backend Developer | London | Hybrid Please note: This role cannot offer visa sponsorship. Applications requiring sponsorship cannot be considered. I’m hiring for a high-performance technology team operating at the intersection of real-time data, statistical modelling and trading. This is hands-on engineering where speed, reliability and correctness genuinely matter.

You’ll work alongside experienced quants, traders and developers, owning everything from low-latency data and execution systems to model deployment, risk, simulation and observability. You’ll work on challenging backend engineering problems, including: ⚡ Building low-latency, real-time data feeds Developing production systems with Python 3.

10+ Working with Kafka, RabbitMQ, PostgreSQL and Redis Improving observability with Open. Telemetry, Prometheus and Grafana Collaborating directly with traders, quants and engineers This is an environment that values speed, ownership and real-world impact over chasing perfect code. You’ll own software throughout its lifecycle — from design and development through to production support.

What we’re looking for:

• 3+ years of software development experience
• Strong commercial Python experience
• Experience with advanced web scraping and reverse engineering, including navigating bot-protection tooling
• A Computer Science or numerical degree from a top university
• Strong technical decision-making and communication skills London — Hybrid: Office Monday, Tuesday & Thursday; remote Wednesday & Friday Competitive salary + significant bonus potential 33 days’ annual leave including bank holidays Private health insurance, life assurance and enhanced pension Sabbatical leave after five years Interested — or know someone who could be a strong fit? Drop me a message for a confidential conversation.