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Python Engineer. Fixed Income. 130,000-140,000 + 10% guaranteed bonus + Benefits. Hybrid 2 days a week in Central London office. My client is a top tier investment management house. My clients Fixed Income Front Office Investments Technology team is looking for an accomplished Senior Software Engineer in build out a suite of next-generation n-tier, native cloud-based applications. In this role, you will be part of the Fixed Income Front Office software engineering team whose mission is to enhance and develop new capabilities needed by Portfolio Managers, Analysts, and Quants using modern web/cloud technologies.More specifically, this role is within the Fixed Income Portfolio Management Decision Support team (PMDS) - focused on delivering data, reporting, and insights to Portfolio Managers as part of their daily workflow.This is a hands-on, full SDLC role that provides an opportunity to tackle sophisticated business, logic, data, and technical challenges. The role requires you to take responsibility for the full development cycle from requirement gathering to the delivery of the end-product. You will be part of an agile team of smart, hardworking people.We will give you ambitious work that has an impact, opportunities to learn and grow, and a collaborative culture that encourages every member of our team to bring their point of view to the table - because thats how we help our clients succeed. You must demonstrate a willingness to overcome technical challenges in a fast-paced environment.The firm has made a significant investment in the future of their technology and data. They have a big vision of what they can achieve and have ambitious plans to get there. They hold collaboration as a core tenet of how they accomplish their goals. Are you interested in a team-oriented approach, working alongside curious and enthusiastic learners? They are a group of diverse problem solvers, all working together with different perspectives to create optimal solutions that continue to propel us to great heights. We encourage you to apply!Minimum qualifications:Strong academic record and a degree with high mathematical and computing content e.g., Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or Physics from a leading university.5+ years of progressive software engineering experienceExpert knowledge of Python and related popular librariesExperience in building containerized applications and deploying to cloud infrastructure such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or similar providers.Proficient on Linux platforms with knowledge of various scripting languagesA solid understanding of tradable financial instruments (securities, derivatives) and capital marketsExperience of front office software development with an Asset Management, Hedge fund or Investment BankStrong knowledge of one or more relevant database technologies e.g., PostgreSQL, SQL ServerStrong in Test-Driven Development and proficiency in writing maintainable and adaptable codePreferred qualifications:Computer Science, Math or Financial Engineering degreeStrong knowledge in other programming language(s) e.g., Java, JavaScript, Typescript, KotlinStrong with a range of open-source frameworks and development tools - Python (NumPy, SciPy, pandas), gRPC, Git, CI/CD, etc.Experience specifically dealing with fixed income financial products in asset managementRole ResponsibilitiesInnovate, design and deliver in terms of high reliability, scalability and extensibilityBuild large scale distributed computing programs to generate insightful analytics Solve unique problems that have a broad impact and delivery of business valueDeliver within a team and as an individual developerDemonstrate master hands-on capability to drive components to deliveryAdvocate and contribute to software engineering best practices, including those that have enterprise-wide impactBusiness and Analytical SkillsShows willingness to take on the complexities of the domain Portfolio Management, Quantitative Research, Risk, etc.Has experience of working with complexity and multiple stakeholders, for example portfolio managers, analysts and quantsBalances strategic and pragmatic concerns when solving problemsMakes decisions that are cognizant of the firms broader business strategyTechnical SkillsConversant in multiple technologies and learns new technologies quicklyDemonstrates deep experience in automated testing and techniquesPerforms as an expert in multiple parts of the software lifecycle (e.g., coding, testing, development) and coaches others on such practicesExperienced in several styles of architecture (e.g. real-time, batch, orchestration)Provides a clear and concise explanation of business strategy, technical concepts, designs or implementation to a non-technical audienceStays abreast of industry trends and technologies and knows when/how/if to apply them appropriatelyIf you are interested to learn more, please send a CV for immediate consideration.