Posted 05 August, 2026
Senior Software Engineer
Akkodis
City of London, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Position Overview:
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\n We are seeking a skilled Python Back End Developer with expertise
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\n The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of financial markets, strong programming skills in Python, and experience developing and maintaining back-end systems for trading application
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\n Key Responsibiliti
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- es:Develop and maintain robust back-end systems for trade capture and processi \n
- ng.Design, implement, and optimise data models and database schemas related to Rates tradi \n
- ng.Collaborate with front-end developers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality financial software solutio \n
- ns.Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applicatio \n
- ns.Integrate third-party APIs and financial data fee \n
- ds.Implement and enforce security best practices to protect sensitive financial informati \n
- on.Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing syste \n
- ms.Write and maintain technical documentati \n
on.Requiremen
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- ts:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or a related fie \n
- ld.5+ years of experience in back-end development using Pyth \n
- on.Strong knowledge of Rates products (e.g., interest rate swaps, bonds, futures) and trade capture process \n
- es.Experience with financial markets and instrumen \n
- ts.Proficiency in SQL and experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQ \n
- L).Familiarity with distributed systems, microservices architecture, and RESTful AP \n
- Is.Knowledge of version control systems, preferably G \n
- it.Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to deta \n
- il.Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environme \n
nt.Preferred Qualificatio
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- ns:Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Clou \n
- d).Familiarity with other programming languages such as Java or C \n
- ++.Understanding of front-end technologies (e.g., JavaScript, HTML, CSS) is a pl \n
- us.Prior experience in a financial services or trading environme \n
- nt.Strong analytical and mathematical skil \n
