Back End Developer | Python | FinTech Start-Up | Contract (3 Months, Potential to Extend)
Location: West End, London (initially office-based, hybrid after 3-4 weeks)
Start Date: ASAP
Salary/Day Rate: £400 - £500 per day
Join a US-backed tech start-up building an innovative new financial platform from the ground up. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Back End Developer with 2–3 years of experience and strong Python skills to get hands-on with a cutting-edge product that will integrate directly with the Interactive Brokers API to enable automated trading.
You'll be part of a small, agile team based in the West End of London, where your contribution will be key to shaping a high-impact product from the early stages. The role begins with in-office collaboration and transitions to a hybrid model after the initial onboarding period.
The Role:
* Develop and build back-end components for a new trading platform
* Collaborate with the team to integrate the platform with the Interactive Brokers API
* Apply your Python expertise to support automation and performance
* Take ownership of your work and contribute to architectural decisions
* Receive full training and mentoring from experienced developers and business leaders
What We're Looking For:
* 2–3 years of experience as a Back End Developer
* Advanced Python programming skills
* Ideally, some exposure to financial services or trading platforms
* Experience with Interactive Brokers API is a plus, but not essential
* Proactive mindset with a passion for learning and solving real-world problems
Why Join?
* Be part of a visionary project with strong backing and long-term potential
* Gain direct exposure to automated trading and the FinTech space
* Potential for the contract to turn permanent
* Flexible working environment post-onboarding