Lead Python Developer (TOP Trading Company!)

Overview

As Lead Python Developer, you will own the design and delivery of data platforms and automation within a fast-growing financial services business. You’ll shape the technology roadmap and collaborate with senior leadership to deliver AI-driven solutions. This Greenfield environment offers ownership, visible impact, and strong progression. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to build scalable, data-centric applications that advance the company’s capabilities.

Pay / Benefits

• hybrid work model
• central London location
• clear career progression
• ownership of tech roadmap

Responsibilities

• Lead Python application and data platform development
• Build scalable solutions using Python, PostgreSQL, Azure Data Factory and Power BI
• Mentor developers and champion engineering best practices
• Deliver AI-driven solutions using Claude and Microsoft Copilot in collaboration with the business

Key requirements

• Strong commercial Python development experience
• Expertise in PostgreSQL and data engineering
• Azure Data Factory and Power BI experience
• Previous technical leadership experience
• Financial services experience is highly desirable

• Leadership and mentoring
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Strategic thinking and ownership
• Python
• PostgreSQL
• Data engineering

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