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.
Key Responsibilities
* 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 PostgreSQL, 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 DevOps culture, CI/CD pipelines, and production support
Key Requirements
* 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 (PostgreSQL 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
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates