Python Engineer
INTRODUCTION.
At Data Intellect it has never been just about data or technology, they are our tools. It’s about human intellect, collaboration and providing solutions for the most complex of challenges in finance and beyond.
If you’re a passionate and driven Python Engineer ready to deepen your skills, contribute to impactful projects and grow in a supportive, high-performance environment - this is your opportunity! Work on greenfield development alongside a multi-disciplinary team of experts building out a real-time global risk platform for one of our prestigious Tier 1 Capital Markets clients.
Job Details.
> Reference:
REF193R
> Department:
Software Engineering
> Location:
London Office
> Contract Type:
Full-time
> Experience:
Mid-Senior Level
> Industry:
Information Technology And Services
> Closing Date:
01/05/2026
Requirements.
- Minimum bachelor’s degree, ideally in computer science, mathematics or other STEM discipline.
- Minimum two years’ software development experience with strong programming ability in Python
- Experience with SQL and relational databases, e.g. PostgreSQL.
- Experience working in Linux, on the command line.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate well with others.
Bonus points if you have:
- Experience with C++ is advantageous but not essential.
- Knowledge of AWS e.g. EC2, RDS, S3.
- DevOps knowledge e.g. git, Docker, GitHub Actions.
- Exposure to front-end development e.g. TypeScript, React.
- Financial domain knowledge is advantageous but training will be offered.
Responsibilities.
What you’ll be doing:
- Build and enhance bespoke Python & Data Engineering solutions for our clients
- Enhance and grow your data engineering knowledge among subject matter experts in our learning and development ecosystem
- Deliver high quality, best practice software solutions
- Use a range of architectures, tools and frameworks
- Have the opportunity to learn and gain certification in new technologies
- Recommend, implement and knowledge share new ideas and innovations
- Work as part of a dynamic team
- Produce clean and efficient solutions based on specifications
- Liaise directly and in-person with client team in London
You'll know if you're up to the challenge
Apply Nowour Benefits.
Hybrid working.
The commute can be a pain, but there's really no virtual replacement for sitting around a whiteboard with teammates. We offer hybrid working, with flexbility around in-office or from-home, allowing our people to achieve a good work/life balance.
REFERRAL SCHEME.
We love to see referrals coming through for people that could add to the ever growing Data Intellect team. Referring a friend means cash for you!
Travel opportunities .
We offer opportunities to work globally in locations such as London, New York, Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan- with all expenses paid!
Healthcare cover.
We provide private health care via Benenden Health, including 24/7 GP, Mental Health helpline, medical diagnosis and treatment, and physiotherapy.
Holiday entitlement
We get up to 27 days leave, public holidays, compensatory days off, and holiday carry over (different holiday entitlements apply depending on region)
Continual professional development.
We have extensive training ranging from leadership to technical skills. Monthly 1-2-1s with your People Leader will support and guide you in the right direction. We run an internal promotion process twice a year.