Senior Python Developer
Senior Python Developer
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Job Description
Talan is hiring a seasoned Python Developer to work with one of our top-tier investment banking clients in London embedded within their Foreign Exchange technology team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the design development and support of front-office FX trading systems for one of the most dynamic desks in global markets.
You will work in a fast-paced agile environment directly supporting trading and sales desks with the opportunity to deliver innovative solutions that have real-time impact on business performance.
Key Responsibilities:
Design develop and enhance Python-based applications supporting FX trading workflows.
Build robust scalable and performant tools for pricing risk analytics and trade lifecycle.
Collaborate closely with traders quants and other technologists to implement front-office solutions.
Maintain and optimize legacy code while driving continuous improvements and automation.
Contribute to system architecture and participate in code reviews and technical discussions.
Deploy and monitor services on Linux environments ensuring stability and low-latency performance.
Qualifications :
Must-Have Experience & Skills:
10 years of professional software development experience with a strong emphasis on Python.
Proven track record working within Foreign Exchange (FX) or broader e-trading environments.
Deep understanding of market data pricing models trade flows and risk management within FX.
Strong command-line and scripting skills in Linux/Unix environments.
Excellent understanding of software design principles testing and DevOps best practices.
Desirable Skills & Exposure:
Experience with additional languages (e.g. C Java or JavaScript).
Exposure to low-latency systems or real-time data processing.
Experience working with messaging systems and market connectivity (e.g. FIX ECNs).
Familiarity with containerization (Docker) CI/CD pipelines and monitoring tools.
Additional Information :
Why Join Talan
At Talan we empower our consultants to lead transformation projects across the worlds most prestigious financial institutions. As a trusted partner to the banking and capital markets sector we offer:
Competitive day rates or full-time packages
Access to world-class financial institutions
A supportive community of technologists and industry experts
Continuous learning mentoring and career development opportunities
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
