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:
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Build and enhance reliable, testable Python systems that support trading operations.
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Work with business teams to design and deliver new products and features.
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Contribute to technology research and prototyping.
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Participate in production support, incident management, and post-mortem reviews.
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Collaborate with a global development team.
What we’re looking for:
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Strong Python skills with a focus on maintainable, testable code.
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Solid Linux experience and advanced SQL knowledge.
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Good understanding of algorithms and data structures.
Nice to have:
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TDD/BDD experience.
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PostgreSQL, Snowflake, and modern web frameworks (Django, Flask, FastAPI).
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Knowledge of Apache Kafka, Apache Airflow, or Java.
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Experience in financial markets, trading systems, or related domains.
