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Senior Python Engineer

Senior Python Engineer

Hybrid

London, United kingdom

Senior

Full Time

12-10-2025

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Skills

Python Java SQL Apache Kafka Apache Airflow PostgreSQL Research Linux apache Django Flask Snowflake FastAPI Kafka

Job Specifications

Job Description

Stott and May are supporting a global financial markets firm is looking for a Python Software Engineer to join its high-performing development team, working on critical systems for one of Europe's largest equities exchanges. The role combines hands-on coding with R&D, operational support, and collaboration with teams across the business.

Location: Hybrid - London, UK or Amsterdam, NL.

What You'll Do

Build and enhance reliable, testable Python systems that support trading operations.
Work with business teams to design and deliver new products and features.
Contribute to technology research and prototyping.
Participate in production support, incident management, and post-mortem reviews.
Collaborate with a global development team.

What We're Looking For

Strong Python skills with a focus on maintainable, testable code.
Solid Linux experience and advanced SQL knowledge.
Good understanding of algorithms and data structures.

Nice To Have

TDD/BDD experience.
PostgreSQL, Snowflake, and modern web frameworks (Django, Flask, FastAPI).
Knowledge of Apache Kafka, Apache Airflow, or Java.
Experience in financial markets, trading systems, or related domains.

About the Company

In late 2009, Stott and May was founded on the belief that hiring managers should never have to make the choice between time to hire and quality of candidate. We noticed a gap in the market for a search offering that can combine the speed of contingent recruitment with a high value, high touch, insightful service more commonly found in the executive search space. A talent solution that's helpful, engaging, collaborative and stacked full of value-add. Built with the flexibility to provide our partners with a choice of best pr... Know more