Python Developer - Asset Management

Overview

Looking for a Backend Python Engineer to join a growing technology team supporting real assets and private markets. You’ll work on mission-critical transaction management platforms, partnering closely with business stakeholders and taking ownership in a small, high-impact engineering team.

• Design, build, and support backend services and APIs using Python
• Develop and enhance transaction management applications covering workflows, compliance, and integrations
• Work with SQL databases, primarily Postgre
  
  SQL, and contribute to data quality and system reliability
• Collaborate with frontend engineers and low-code platforms to support end-to-end delivery
• Deploy and maintain services using cloud infrastructure and containerised environments
• Contribute to a Dev Ops culture, CI/CD pipelines, and production support

• 3–4+ years’ experience in backend software engineering (stronger profiles with 6–7 years considered)
• Strong proficiency in Python and backend development principles
• Solid experience with SQL databases (Postgre
  
  SQL preferred)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD
• Some exposure to frontend technologies (e.g. React, CSS) to support full-stack delivery
• Financial services or asset management experience
• Self-starter mindset with strong problem-solving and communication skills

About the job

Contract Type:
Permanent

Focus:
Software Development/Engineering

Salary: bonus + benefits

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Location:

City of London

Industry: IT

Full-time

Job Reference: 1

RXE4X-F

Date posted: 17 December 2025

Consultant:
Albertine Hedley