Back-End Developer (Python | Application Development)

Job ID: 26737Location: City of London, London, UKType: PermanentSalary: USD Pension, Bonus, Flexible Working per yearPosted: 2025-07-15Back-End Python Developer (Application Development)Location: London, UKType: Full-Time | Hybrid (2-3 days in office)Industry: Alternative Asset ManagementAbout the ClientOur client is a leading alternative asset management firm with a global footprint, specialising in private equity, private credit, real assets, and hedge fund strategies. The firm fosters a collaborative and high-performance environment, underpinned by a strong commitment to technology-driven solutions that support investment decision-making and operational efficiency.Role OverviewOur client is seeking an experienced Back-End Python Developer to join its in-house technology team. The successful candidate will build and enhance robust, cloud-native applications that support the firm’s investment operations, analytics, and infrastructure. The role demands a strong engineering mindset, deep experience in financial services, and hands-on expertise in Amazon Web Services (AWS).Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and maintain scalable, secure Python-based back-end services and APIsDevelop and deploy cloud-native applications on AWS (e.g., Lambda, ECS, S3, RDS)Integrate with third-party financial data providers and internal portfolio systemsCollaborate closely with front-end developers, DevOps, and business stakeholdersWrite clean, testable code and contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automated deploymentsParticipate in architectural planning, peer reviews, and agile development cyclesMonitor and improve performance, availability, and security of production systemsKey Skills & ExperienceEssential:5+ years of professional experience in back-end development using PythonProven experience in a financial services environment (e.g., asset management, hedge funds, investment banks)Strong working knowledge of Amazon Web Services (AWS) and cloud-native developmentExperience with RESTful API design and frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or DjangoProficient in working with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and ORMs (e.g., SQLAlchemy)Familiarity with Docker, container orchestration, and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform or CloudFormation)Solid understanding of software engineering best practices, including version control, testing, and deployment workflowsDesirable:Experience with alternative asset strategies such as private credit, real estate, or private equityExposure to event-driven systems (Kafka, Redis) and ETL/data pipelinesFamiliarity with portfolio management tools or investment data modelingKnowledge of security and compliance requirements in financial cloud environmentsAdditional InformationCompetitive salary + discretionary bonusHybrid work model: 2-3 days per week in the London officeWork on mission-critical tools directly supporting investment and risk teamsFlat structure and high visibility with senior stakeholdersOpportunity to influence architectural decisions in a technology-forward environmentApplication InstructionsTo apply or learn more, please submit your CV and any relevant code samples or GitHub links. Suitable candidates will be contacted directly.Venquis is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.