Skills

Python CI/CD Kubernetes Test Research Architecture AWS C++ GCP CI/CD Pipelines

Job Specifications

Software Engineer - Python & C++ | Fintech AI Startup (London, Hybrid)

Role: Software Engineer (Python & C++)

Location: London (Hybrid - 1-2 days/week in-office optional)

Sector: Fintech | Simulation & AI

** Candidates must have full right to work in the UK, we are unable to offer sponsorship

I'm currently hiring on behalf of an exciting early-stage fintech startup that's building cutting-edge simulation and AI tools for global financial institutions.

This is a great opportunity to work closely with a highly technical founding team, have real ownership over systems design, and shape engineering culture from the ground up.

Role Highlights

Refactor and productionise research/prototype code
Develop performance-critical systems in Python and C++
Lead code reviews and mentor junior engineers
Drive system design, tooling, and architecture decisions
Own the full software lifecycle: design, build, test, deploy
Build robust testing and CI/CD pipelines

Requirements:

Strong experience in both Python and C++ in production environments
A track record of delivering production-quality systems at speed
Experience moving code from prototype to scalable production systems
Strong testing, CI/CD, and code quality practices
Experience mentoring or supporting more junior developers
Comfortable working in fast-paced startup environments

Desirable:

Fintech or quantitative finance experience
Background in numerical computing or HPC
ML/AI model deployment experience
Experience with AWS, GCP, or Kubernetes (especially Red Hat OCP)
Understanding of financial markets or trading infrastructure

About the Company

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