Python Engineer

At Data Intellect it has never been just about data or technology, they are our tools. It’s about human intellect, collaboration and providing solutions for the most complex of challenges in finance and beyond.

If you’re a passionate and driven Python Engineer ready to deepen your skills, contribute to impactful projects and grow in a supportive, high-performance environment - this is your opportunity! Work on greenfield development alongside a multi-disciplinary team of experts building out a real-time global risk platform for one of our prestigious Tier 1 Capital Markets clients.

What you’ll be doing:

• Build and enhance bespoke Python & Data Engineering solutions for our clients
• Enhance and grow your data engineering knowledge among subject matter experts in our learning and development ecosystem
• Deliver high quality, best practice software solutions
• Use a range of architectures, tools and frameworks
• Have the opportunity to learn and gain certification in new technologies
• Recommend, implement and knowledge share new ideas and innovations
• Work as part of a dynamic team
• Produce clean and efficient solutions based on specifications
• Liaise directly and in-person with client team in London 

• Minimum bachelor’s degree, ideally in computer science, mathematics or other STEM discipline.
• Minimum two years’ software development experience with strong programming ability in Python 
• Experience with SQL and relational databases, e.g. PostgreSQL.
• Experience working in Linux, on the command line.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate well with others.

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience with C++ is advantageous but not essential.
• Knowledge of AWS e.g. EC2, RDS, S3.
• DevOps knowledge e.g. git, Docker, GitHub Actions.
• Exposure to front-end development e.g. TypeScript, React.
• Financial domain knowledge is advantageous but training will be offered.

What we offer: 

• Flexible working – we offer hybrid working so our people can achieve that elusive work/life balance.
• International travel opportunities – we offer the opportunity to work internationally, with teams in Belfast, London, New York, Hong Kong, Singapore & Toronto.
• Healthcare cover – provider is dependent on region, UK is provided by Benenden Health, including 24/7 GP Service & Mental Health Helpline to give you peace of mind when it comes to your health
• Regular social events, prizes and giveaways – our talented social committee work hard all year round to provide exciting events across all regions to promote our value of togetherness

A little background on DI

Simply put – we turn big data problems into smart data solutions

Data Intellect is a specialist data and technology consultancy with deep roots in capital markets. We build high-performance systems that power trading, risk and analytics for some of the world’s most demanding clients. Our expertise spans kdb+, data engineering, AI, regulatory tech and enterprise platforms and we’re growing fast.

Fair employment and equal opportunities

Data Intellect is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Accommodations are available on request throughout the assessment and selection process.

Welcome to Data Intellect.

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