Python Developer

About The Company McGregor Boyall Associates is a renowned global recruitment firm specializing in providing top-tier talent solutions across various industries, including finance, technology, and consulting. With a strong reputation for excellence and integrity, McGregor Boyall is committed to connecting innovative organizations with highly skilled professionals. Our client portfolio includes leading financial institutions, hedge funds, and investment firms, making us a trusted partner in talent acquisition and workforce development. We pride ourselves on fostering diverse and inclusive workplaces, ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates, and maintaining long-term relationships with our clients and candidates alike. About The Role We are currently seeking a talented Python Developer to join a dynamic team working with a leading quant investment manager. This is a greenfield development opportunity where you will play a critical role in building a bespoke application tailored for the Operations function of the fund. Your primary focus will be on developing automation systems for trade processing workflows, creating advanced data visualization tools, and architecting web applications using modern frameworks such as Flask, Django, or FastAPI. The role offers significant autonomy to make technical decisions and influence the direction of the project while collaborating closely with C-suite stakeholders to address complex financial data challenges. The position requires a hands-on approach, with the ability to understand the intricacies of financial operations and act as a central point of contact for multiple teams. The role is based in London and involves working onsite five days a week, providing an excellent opportunity to engage with a high-caliber team and contribute to innovative financial technology solutions. Qualifications To be successful in this role, candidates should possess 2-6 years of experience as a Python Developer, ideally within a leading investment bank or financial institution. Experience working with hedge funds or similar financial entities is also highly valued. Candidates must demonstrate proven expertise in building bespoke dashboards and data visualization tools, with familiarity in Plotly or Dash being highly desirable. A strong background in data visualization techniques and tools, along with solid working knowledge of Pandas and NumPy, is essential. Additionally, candidates should have excellent SQL skills to manage and manipulate large datasets efficiently. While not mandatory, experience with Javascript, particularly React or Typescript, and web development frameworks like Flask, is considered a plus. Cloud computing experience, especially with AWS, will be advantageous. Candidates with prior exposure to operations, middle, or back-office teams within finance will find this role particularly aligned with their background. Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain bespoke data visualization dashboards and web applications tailored to the needs of the Operations team and other stakeholders. Build automation systems to streamline trade processing workflows, enhancing efficiency and reducing manual intervention. Architect scalable and secure web applications using frameworks such as Flask, Django, or FastAPI, ensuring high availability and performance. Collaborate closely with C-suite executives and operational teams to understand their requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Drive technical decision-making processes, selecting appropriate tools and technologies to meet project goals. Integrate data from various sources, ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and security across systems. Maintain documentation of technical architecture, code, and workflows to support ongoing development and knowledge transfer. Stay updated with industry best practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements relevant to financial data management and visualization. Benefits Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and expertise. Opportunities for professional growth and development within a leading financial organization. Exposure to cutting-edge financial technology and data visualization tools. Collaborative and innovative working environment with a focus on diversity and inclusion. Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, pension contributions, and paid leave. Work in a central London location with easy access to transportation and amenities. Potential for flexible working arrangements depending on project requirements and company policies. Equal Opportunity McGregor Boyall Associates is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. We believe that diversity enriches our workplace and drives innovation, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.