Senior Python Developer

Skip to contentTreasurySpringHomepageTreasurySpringHomepageTreasurySpringHomepageTreasurySpringHomepageSenior Python DeveloperHybridLondon, England, United KingdomTechnologyJoin our lean UK-based technology team as a Senior Python Developer, where you'll play a pivotal role in the development of our systems. Job detailsApplyJob descriptionTreasurySpring is the product of an obsession with fixing the fundamental structural problems in money markets. Our fascination with the sector began painfully, during the Global Financial Crisis of 2008, where we had a front-row seat to watch the evaporation of liquidity in fixed income and the near collapse of the entire short-dated funding markets.We have been on a mission to help deliver more sustainable solutions for the money markets ever since, and we launched TreasurySpring in 2018 to offer institutional clients a single gateway to the broadest range of the best risk-adjusted cash investment options. As a fast-growing London-based financial technology company, we deliver a unique solution to a global multi-trillion-dollar problem, delivered globally from our offices in London and New York.Our regulated Fixed-Term Fund platform delivers new digital pipelines to connect cash-rich firms to institutional borrowers. Clients include large Private Equity funds, Asset Managers, listed Corporates, high-growth tech companies and many more.Learn more about why we do what we do here.The role: Senior Python DeveloperJoin our lean UK-based technology team as a Senior Python Developer, where you'll play a pivotal role in the development of our systems. Working closely with the CTO and Head of Software Engineering, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact within our growing fintech business. This role offers the flexibility of remote work alongside visits to our offices in Mayfair, London.Our proprietary technology platform handles billions of dollars worth of our customers' investments every day, capturing all client orders and managing the entire investment cycle. Our backend services are built in [typed] Python3, backed by a Postgres database. This includes a proprietary workflow engine built around a Scheme-based workflow notation.Our frontend systems include our clean, simple web portal for client order capture and reporting, built in TypeScript and React; with server-side REST and GraphQL APIs written in Python3.Job requirementsWhat we’re looking for…Essential skills and experience:5+ years experience of developing complex applications using an OO language (ideally Python, but experience in C++ / C# / Java / etc would also be considered)Experience working on mission-critical applications, following a robust SDLCExcellent communication and problem-solving skills; and a strong aptitude for learningExperience and enthusiasm for test-automation and CI/CDStrong STEM degree or equivalent professional experienceDesirable skills:Deep knowledge of Python, including any of the frameworks we currently use: Flask, SqlAlchemy, Alembic, PydanticExperience with relational databases, ideally PostgresExperience of message-based architectures, and queuing technologies, i.e. RabbitMQExperience of REST and/or GraphQL APIsKnowledge of the core AWS services: i.e. EC2 / ECS, RDS, S3Experience using DataDog or similar observability toolsKnowledge of containerisation: Docker, Kubernetes, AWS Fargate etcAny experience of front-end or fullstack development using TypeScript & ReactExperience building software for financial services and/or investment management organisationsWe don’t expect candidates to have knowledge of all of the above, but we hope you’re keen to learn!What you’ll do: ResponsibilitiesDesigning and developing mission-critical systems and applications that support our trading and investment operations, and our client-facing products.Analysing requirements, proposing solutions, and designing software components and systems.Writing high-quality, efficient, and maintainable code.Participating...