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Backend Software Engineer – Python/AWS Trading

Client Server — United Kingdom · Posted ~3 hours ago

Mid Full-time Hybrid Visa History ✓

Skills

Python AWS Backend Software Engineering Front Office Trading Trading Systems Cloud Infrastructure Software Architecture System Design

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

Join a high-performance financial technology team as a Backend Software Engineer specializing in Python and AWS. You will design and build scalable, resilient systems supporting trading operations and large volumes of market data. The role combines hands-on development with architecture, design, deployment, and close collaboration with traders and investment professionals.

Highlights

High-impact engineering role building high-performance trading and cloud systems, with close collaboration with traders and investment professionals, strong technical ownership, and compensation up to £130,000.

Description

Backend Software Engineer / Developer (Python AWS) London / WFH to £130k Are you a Backend Software Engineer with experience working in a Front Office trading environment? This is an opportunity to join the Asset Management division of a global Japanese bank, playing a key role as they continue to expand their product offering in the UK. As a Backend Software Engineer, you'll design and develop high-performance trading systems and cloud infrastructure supporting critical Front, Middle and Back Office operations. You'll work closely with traders, investment professionals and business stakeholders to turn complex requirements into scalable, resilient technology that supports the firm's continued growth. You'll take ownership of projects from architecture and design through to deployment, building secure, highly available systems capable of processing significant volumes of market and trading data. Alongside hands-on Python development, you'll help drive engineering best practice, automation, DevOps and cloud adoption, while influencing the technical direction of the team and continuously improving the platform. Location / WFH: You'll be based in the London, Bank office three days a week with flexibility to work from home twice a week. About you: You have advanced backend Python development skillsYou have a strong knowledge of AWS, DevOps practices, CI/CD, ContainerisationYou're comfortable with occasional front end workYou have experience of owning the end-to-end software delivery lifecycle, are proactive in bringing solutions problems identifiedYou have experience of working in Front Office trading environmentsYou're pragmatic with great communication skills What's in it for you: As a Backend Software Engineer / Developer you will earn a competitive package including: Salary to £130k + bonusPensionCareer advancement Apply now to find out more about this Backend Software Engineer / Developer (Python AWS) opportunity.