Software Developer – Data Platform

Company: SQUAREPOINT CAPITAL
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will help design, implement, and maintain Python-based data libraries, services, and pipelines used by trading, back-testing, and research teams. You will collaborate with technologists and researchers to deliver scalable data solutions and front-end features when needed. You’ll contribute to a robust data platform that supports fast, reliable data access while reducing technical debt. This position offers growth in a culture that values learning, collaboration, and impact on core data infrastructure.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, test, optimize, and troubleshoot Python libraries, frameworks, and services
  • Enhance React frontends when appropriate to support data applications
  • Collaborate with technologists to align data platform with evolving business needs
  • Work with data operations and data pipeline teams to improve velocity and reduce technical debt
  • Write and review technical documents (requirements, design docs, runbooks)
  • Participate in production support during normal hours to investigate higher-order issues
  • Acquire deep understanding of interface and tooling requirements of developers to deliver right solutions

Key requirements

  • 4+ years of relevant experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in STEM
  • Strong Python programming
  • Practical knowledge of data transfer protocols/tools (FTP, SFTP, HTTP APIs, AWS S3)
  • Excellent communication skills
  • collaboration
  • clear communication
  • team-oriented
  • Python
  • React (front-end)
  • data pipelines

Posted: September 14th, 2026