Python Engineer - Financial Services (Contract, Remote)

A financial markets firm are looking for experienced Python developers to help contribute to foundational data and systems work as part of their future deployment of AI models within the firm. You will work across a portfolio of middle and back-office systems projects, building enterprise-grade production systems and data pipelines, principally in Python.

• 5+ years of experience in commercial software engineering
• 3+ years in Python developing enterprise production-grade applications/systems
• Strong understanding of data structures and modern data architecture
• Basic understanding of financial products and trade flows in a markets context (preferred)
• Some experience with UI development is beneficial (not required)
• Computer science degree or similar

This is a £420-460/day PAYE role (cf. £550 umbrella or £95,000 - £100,000 equivalent annual earnings), based London initial for six months. Remote.