Python Software Engineer

Python Software Engineer | Trading Technology Start-up | £100,000 + 15% Minimum Bonus | London, Tower Bridge (Hybrid) Python Software Engineer needed for a fast-growing trading technology start-up that's building the platform brokers and traders rely on to manage client communication, market data, and real-time trading intelligence, all on one database. This is a high-impact hire, joining a small, sharp engineering team building new platforms from the ground up, with genuine input into technical direction from day one. The business was founded to solve a very manual problem. Brokers and traders spend a lot of time managing client communication across various channels such as spreadsheets, calls, WhatsApp, and email. What started as a single database to centralise this has grown into a live platform that pulls in communications, market data, and stock notifications, giving traders real-time intelligence on when to act. Late last year, the business was acquired by a listed, global shipping and trading services group. This has given it backing, resources, and access to bonus pools of a much larger organisation, while continuing to operate independently under its own brand and leadership. As a Python Software Engineer, you'll work across the platform's backend, building with relational databases (PostgreSQL, SQLite, MySQL), and owning features end-to-end. This includes, but is not limited to, design and build through to testing and deployment. You'll work closely with the CEO and senior engineering, as well as directly with traders and clients to shape the product. This is a genuinely hands-on, SaaS engineering role in a business with a strong commodities and trading market focus. 💰 Salary: Up to £100,000 + 15% minimum bonus 🗺️ London (Hybrid flexibility) 📆 Permanent opportunity 🚀 Start date: ASAP / negotiable 💻 Technology: Python, Relational Databases (PostgreSQL, SQLite, MySQL, etc) Key Responsibilities: Strong Python recent experience essentialSolid experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, SQLite, MySQL)Proven end-to-end experience: building, testing, and shipping features across the full software development lifecycleExperience in a SaaS / software-as-a-service environmentStrong preference for candidates with a background in commodities, fintech, financial trading, or banking — smaller fintech experience is a plusComfortable working directly with clients to inform product developmentComputer Science degree desirable but not essential For immediate consideration, please reply to this advert or send your CV to juan@virtuetech.io