Skills

Python Rust NoSQL MySQL MongoDB Risk Management Databases Autonomy AWS Django Analytics FastAPI Microservices

Job Specifications

Software Engineer – Fintech

We’re looking for a talented Back-End Software Engineer with a passion for building high-performance financial systems. You’ll join a small, highly skilled engineering team developing technology that powers cutting-edge financial technology platforms used across global markets.

Location: London (Hybrid)

Salary: £75,000 - £100,000 (DOE)

What You’ll Be Doing

Design and build data-driven back-end systems for financial analytics, trading, and risk management.
Work with quants and product specialists to translate complex financial concepts into scalable, elegant software solutions.
Develop and deploy cloud-native services on AWS, from APIs to event-driven microservices using Python (Django / FastAPI) and Rust.
Model and manage structured financial data across asset classes using MySQL, MongoDB, and other modern data stores.
Deliver code that’s reliable, observable, and performance-tuned for real-world financial workloads.
Contribute to architectural decisions and continuous improvements that keep the platform fast, secure, and scalable.

What You’ll Bring

Strong experience in back-end software engineering, ideally in a fintech, trading, or financial systems environment.
Proficiency in Python or Rust
Solid understanding of relational and NoSQL databases (MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, etc.).
Exposure to cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred).
Curiosity and a love of learning new technologies, whether that’s improving system performance, exploring distributed architectures, or adopting modern tools and frameworks.

Nice to Have

Experience building systems for risk, pricing, or market data.
Knowledge of FX or interest rate products.
Familiarity with financial object models and how data flows through trading or risk pipelines.

Why Join

You’ll be part of a fast-moving engineering environment that values autonomy, craftsmanship, and collaboration. Expect interesting technical challenges, exposure to complex financial data, and the freedom to experiment with new ideas.

About the Company

Orla Rose Associates is a recruitment business for the London financial services sector, specialising in hedge funds, brokers, wealth management and fintech businesses. With over 10 years of experience within the industry, our ability to match candidates with their next career opportunity never falters. Know more