Python Developer - Commodities

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Python Developer - Commodities
Location: Canary Wharf, London (3 days onsite)
Daily Rate: £750 - £850 (inside IR35 via umbrella)
Contract Length: 10 months initially

Are you a skilled Python Developer looking for your next challenge? Join our client based in the heart of Canary Wharf, a mere 4-minute walk from the train station. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and make a significant impact within a leading organisation in the commodities sector.

Key Responsibilities:

Services Development & Maintenance: Design, develop, and maintain high-performing, fault-tolerant Python services to deliver an exceptional user experience for our clients.
Business As Usual (BAU) Support: Engage with stakeholders including traders and finance managers, providing day-to-day support by analysing and resolving reported issues.
Collaboration with Internal Technology Teams: Partner with the Markets Quantitative Analytics (MQA) team to integrate analytics pricing models with the Risk Platform, as well as the Commodities Market Data (CMD) team, ensuring a seamless flow of market data for risk computation.
Global Team Collaboration: Work effectively with the global Commodities Technology team, ensuring cohesive communication and collaboration across various geographies.
Integration with Supporting Libraries: Integrate other libraries, such as Market Data and Trade Repository libraries, into the Risk Platform, requiring a solid understanding of their design and functionality.
Continuous Learning: Stay abreast of the latest technological trends and developments to enhance personal and team capabilities.
Experience/Background:

Solid background in commodities risk with experience interacting with trading desks.
Minimum of 6+ years of hands-on experience in Python; experience in C# and SQL Server is advantageous.
Proven record of strong delivery within a large, distributed enterprise platform.
Familiarity with React is a plus, as the ideal candidate may work across both front and back-end.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex system and application issues.
Preferred Skills:

Background in commodities risk and PnL, particularly with assets such as Crude Oil, Natural Gas, and Power. Knowledge of risk Greeks and product types (Options, Futures, Swaps) is essential.
Experience with Python, C#, and database development in a microservices architecture, along with queuing technologies.
Excellent software engineering skills, including SOLID principles and Test-Driven Development (TDD).
Familiarity with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) and automated deployment tools such as Jenkins, OpenShift/Kubernetes, TeamCity, and uDeploy.
If you are passionate about technology, have a strong background in commodities risk, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you! Apply now to take the next step in your career as a Python Developer with our client.

Apply Today by replying with your updated CV. Please note, only successful candidates will be contacted.

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