Stott and May are supporting a global financial markets firm who are looking for a Python Software Engineer to join its high-performing development team, working on critical systems for one of Europe’s largest equities exchanges. The role combines hands-on coding with R&D, operational support, and collaboration with teams across the business.
Location
Hybrid – London, UK or Amsterdam, NL.
Responsibilities
Build and enhance reliable, testable Python systems that support trading operations.
Work with business teams to design and deliver new products and features.
Contribute to technology research and prototyping.
Participate in production support, incident management, and post-mortem reviews.
Collaborate with a global development team.
What we’re looking for
Strong Python skills with a focus on maintainable, testable code.
Solid Linux experience and advanced SQL knowledge.
Good understanding of algorithms and data structures.
Nice to have
TDD/BDD experience.
PostgreSQL, Snowflake, and modern web frameworks (Django, Flask, FastAPI).
Knowledge of Apache Kafka, Apache Airflow, or Java.
Experience in financial markets, trading systems, or related domains.
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