Python Developer (Junior)

Full Job Description

We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) is one of our service offerings; we act as an extension of our clients' recruitment team and provide professional interim and temporary resources.

Our investment banking client has been present in the UK for more than 150 years, they're a long-term partner to British business. Today, the Group is formed of 10 divisions and employs 9,300 staff based in 21 core locations right across the country. Their role is simply stated: help clients achieve their goals by combining local know-how and global reach. In so doing, they seek to make a positive, sustainable contribution to both the UK economy and society.

On behalf of this organisation, AMS are looking for a Python Developer for an initial 12-month contract based in London.

Purpose of the role:

You will join a team dedicated to the Exchange Trade Funds (ETFs) market making desk. The role consists of supporting, maintaining and developing the trading environment used by the desk. In close relationship with traders, the developer will have to use a broad range of technical skills to maintain and enhance the current python core architecture (in house libraries, scheduler and caching system) but also to develop and implement efficient monitoring and analysis tools.

Responsibilities of the role:

As a Python Developer you will be responsible for:

Development (70%) -

• Maintain and enhance existing support, monitoring and analysis tools.
• Work with traders/research on the requirements of new features/applications.
• Work on new projects to enhance the business (cover algo, ETF pricer setup)

Support (30%) -

• Assist traders with L1/L2 support.
• Ensure trading systems are up and running at all times.
• Develop tools that help ensure systems are reliable and efficient.
• Rationalize and enhance the platform reliability.
• Support the new pricing setup + the low latency platform.

What we require from the candidate:

• Strong knowledge and experience of core Python development.
• Strong knowledge of Linux (including development/debugging, scripting, and networking).
• Knowledge of C++ code (at least as a reader).
• Knowledge of SQL (Oracle).

Next steps

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

This client will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.

AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.