Full Stack Python Developer - Front Office - SOLE AGENT

Our client, a global leading investment firm, requires a talented Python Developer to join their team. This is an on-site position, in our client's London office. You will provide first class support for Deal Teams, Portfolio Managers and other business functions locally, as well as for other key regions, as part of a global team. Sitting with the trading team, you will build strong relationships with key business stakeholders; supporting and developing trading, analytics and reporting systems; an opportunity to participate in all aspects of the application development life cycle, including requirements analysis, application development, and devising test cases, while working closely with a spectrum of business functions like operations, finance, compliance, etc.

Ideally you will have prior experience of working directly with financial investment professionals, and experience in full-stack development using modern technology frameworks.

YOUR SKILLS

• Strong Python experience
• Knowledge of relational databases, and other data storage solutions, experience with SQL
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
• 5+ years of programming experience
• Understanding of programming design concepts, data structures, and algorithms
• Experience with modern development methodologies
• Familiarity with Front End libraries/frameworks
• Understanding of the API development with HTTP, REST and JSON (Python-Flask/Django preferred)
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills; detail oriented
• Strong cultural fit - Teamwork, proactive/self-starter, results oriented and integrity

ADDITIONAL BENEFICIAL SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

• Experience in one or more ofbank loans/leveraged loans, fixed-income products, CLOs, derivatives, ABS and CMBS products
• Working knowledge of Linux, Docker/Kubernetes
• Experience in or readiness to learn building applications using the modern technology stack: Cloud/AWS, DevOps, etc.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING

• Acting as a first point of contact for business teams to provide timely assistance with data queries, system enhancements, and other technical requests.
• Work directly with business users to perform requirements analysis, application design and implementation.
• In collaboration with the wider engineering team, develop systems that are larger multi-tier applications and frameworks to simpler reports.
• Ensure high focus on SDLC with a focus on automated unit and regression tests.
• Create and maintain a professional-level internal knowledge base.
• Provide system training to business users and new joiners.
• Align and add to the culture and overall vision/mission of the team.

This represents an excellent opportunity to join one of the world leading investment firms. Please send your CV for full details.