Senior Python Developer (High-Performance Trading Systems)

TL;DR

Senior Python Developer (High-Performance Trading Systems): Building and optimizing real-time sports trading and execution systems with an accent on automated trading strategies, risk and exposure controls, and scalable low-latency architecture. Focus on writing code, solving difficult technical problems, shaping system architecture, and mentoring developers while leading delivery of production-grade components.

Location: Hammersmith, United Kingdom

Salary: £100-120k

Company

hirify.global hires engineers to build high-performance trading and execution systems.

What you will do

• Lead a team of 2–5 developers while staying hands-on with Python and system design.
• Build and optimize automated trading and execution strategies for real-time decision-making.
• Develop trading UIs that visualize complex, fast-moving market situations.
• Implement robust risk and exposure controls and developer tooling used by engineers, quants, and traders.
• Design scalable, speed-focused systems for accuracy and flexibility.
• Write code, solve difficult technical problems, mentor developers, and influence long-term technical strategy.

Requirements

• 5+ years of software development with strong Python expertise.
• 1+ year of technical leadership experience.
• Experience designing robust solutions to complex real-world problems.
• Pragmatic, collaborative approach to architecture and delivery.
• No visa sponsorship available; applications requiring sponsorship cannot be considered.

Culture & Benefits

• Private health insurance and life assurance.
• Enhanced pension.
• 33 days of annual leave including bank holidays.
• Sabbatical leave after five years.
• Competitive salary with significant bonus potential.

Hiring process

• Review application for eligibility regarding visa sponsorship requirements.
• Interview process focused on technical leadership and hands-on engineering experience.
• Final evaluation of fit for real-time trading systems and architecture ownership.