Overview
Company Description
Talan is hiring a seasoned Python Developer to work with one of our top-tier investment banking clients in London, embedded within their Foreign Exchange technology team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the design, development, and support of front-office FX trading systems for one of the most dynamic desks in global markets.
You will work in a fast-paced, agile environment directly supporting trading and sales desks, with the opportunity to deliver innovative solutions that have real-time impact on business performance.
Responsibilities
* Design, develop, and enhance Python-based applications supporting FX trading workflows.
* Build robust, scalable, and performant tools for pricing, risk, analytics, and trade lifecycle.
* Collaborate closely with traders, quants, and other technologists to implement front-office solutions.
* Maintain and optimize legacy code while driving continuous improvements and automation.
* Contribute to system architecture and participate in code reviews and technical discussions.
* Deploy and monitor services on Linux environments, ensuring stability and low-latency performance.
Qualifications
Must-Have Experience & Skills
* 10+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong emphasis on Python.
* Proven track record working within Foreign Exchange (FX) or broader e-trading environments.
* Deep understanding of market data, pricing models, trade flows, and risk management within FX.
* Strong command-line and scripting skills in Linux/Unix environments.
* Excellent understanding of software design principles, testing, and DevOps best practices.
Desirable Skills & Exposure
* Experience with additional languages (e.g., C++, Java, or JavaScript).
* Exposure to low-latency systems or real-time data processing.
* Experience working with messaging systems and market connectivity (e.g., FIX, ECNs).
* Familiarity with containerization (Docker), CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring tools.
Why Join Talan?
At Talan, we empower our consultants to lead transformation projects across the world’s most prestigious financial institutions. As a trusted partner to the banking and capital markets sector, we offer:
* Competitive day rates or full-time packages
* Access to world-class financial institutions
* A supportive community of technologists and industry experts
* Continuous learning, mentoring, and career development opportunities
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