Python Data Engineer

Python Engineer (Data) Location: Sydney Comp: top of market We're working with a leading technology-driven trading firm that is hiring a Data focused Python Engineer for a business-critical engineering function. This is an opportunity to join a highly collaborative team responsible for building and maintaining large-scale data platforms, operational tooling, and business-critical systems that support global trading and investment activities. The Role You will work on complex data-intensive problems, building scalable backend services and data processing solutions that help the business manage, analyse, and act on large volumes of information in real time. The role offers significant ownership, close collaboration with global stakeholders, and the opportunity to contribute to systems that directly impact business operations. Responsibilities Design, develop and maintain Python-based applications and servicesBuild scalable data processing pipelines and backend systemsWork with large, complex datasets to generate insights and improve operational efficiencyDevelop tooling and automation to support critical business workflowsCollaborate with engineering, operations and business stakeholders globallyContribute to the architecture and evolution of core data platforms Requirements Strong commercial experience developing software in PythonExperience working with large-scale data processing systemsExposure to modern data technologies such as Spark, Databricks or similar distributed computing frameworksStrong problem-solving skills and a passion for hands-on engineeringExperience working within complex, data-rich environments Your Background Financial services, trading, banking or investment management environmentsExperience supporting operational, data, risk or control-related workflowsExposure to trade lifecycle, transaction processing or large-scale operational platformsExperience building internal platforms, automation tooling or data products What's on Offer Highly technical engineering environmentDirect business impact and visibilityGlobal stakeholder exposureStrong career progression opportunitiesCompetitive compensation structureOpportunity to work alongside some of the strongest engineers in the market If you're a data-focused Python Engineer who enjoys building scalable systems and solving complex technical challenges, we'd be keen to have a confidential conversation.