USPython Software Engineer (Front Office)
Key points
- 25/06/26
- London, London
- £115k - 125k per year + Plus bonus plus pension and other benefits
- Permanent
- Software Engineering
- Full time
Job role
Senior Front Office Python Engineer | Up to £125,000 + Bonus + Exceptional Benefits
Location: Central London (3 days onsite)
We're partnering with a leading global investment bank to hire a Senior Front Office Python Engineer to join a high-performing trading technology team.
This is a hands-on, front-office role working directly with traders and quants on real-time Risk and P&L systems, sitting at the heart of a fast-paced trading environment.
The Opportunity
You'll take ownership of critical trading systems, working closely with the EMEA Non-Linear Trading Desk to:
- Design, build, and enhance real-time risk and P&L platforms
- Deliver front-to-back solutions for new product enablement
- Collaborate directly with traders, quants, and risk managers
- Work on low-latency, event-driven systems in a high-impact environment
Essential Requirements (Non-Negotiable)
- Extensive hands-on Python development experience
- Previous banking / financial services experience (Tier 1 strongly preferred)
- Strong front office exposure (direct interaction with trading desks)
- Proven experience building Risk AND P&L systems
- Background in Rates / Fixed Income / derivatives
- Experience with high-performance, real-time systems
Tech Stack
- Primary: Python
- Also beneficial: C++, Java, or C#
- Experience with trading platforms, risk systems, or pricing engines
What's On Offer
- Salary up to £125,000
- Discretionary bonus
- Generous pension
- Private healthcare and wellness support
- Extensive flexible benefits package
- Enhanced family leave and care support
- Lifestyle benefits including travel and wellbeing perks
Working Model
- Hybrid: 3 days per week in Central London
Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to join a front-office engineering team where your work directly impacts trading decisions and revenue generation, within a globally recognised banking institution.
Senior Front Office Python Engineer | Up to £125,000 + Bonus + Exceptional Benefits
Location: Central London (3 days onsite)
We're partnering with a leading global investment bank to hire a Senior Front Office Python Engineer to join a high-performing trading technology team.
This is a hands-on, front-office role working directly with traders and quants on real-time Risk and P&L systems, sitting at the heart of a fast-paced trading environment.
The Opportunity
You'll take ownership of critical trading systems, working closely with the EMEA Non-Linear Trading Desk to:
- Design, build, and enhance real-time risk and P&L platforms
- Deliver front-to-back solutions for new product enablement
- Collaborate directly with traders, quants, and risk managers
- Work on low-latency, event-driven systems in a high-impact environment
Essential Requirements (Non-Negotiable)
- Extensive hands-on Python development experience
- Previous banking / financial services experience (Tier 1 strongly preferred)
- Strong front office exposure (direct interaction with trading desks)
- Proven experience building Risk AND P&L systems
- Background in Rates / Fixed Income / derivatives
- Experience with high-performance, real-time systems
Tech Stack
- Primary: Python
- Also beneficial: C++, Java, or C#
- Experience with trading platforms, risk systems, or pricing engines
What's On Offer
- Salary up to £125,000
- Discretionary bonus
- Generous pension
- Private healthcare and wellness support
- Extensive flexible benefits package
- Enhanced family leave and care support
- Lifestyle benefits including travel and wellbeing perks
Working Model
- Hybrid: 3 days per week in Central London
Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to join a front-office engineering team where your work directly impacts trading decisions and revenue generation, within a globally recognised banking institution.
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