Python Software Engineer

We re helping our investment bank client with their search for a Python Engineer, who will have an excellent handle on working in a DevOps set up as well as comfort working in cloud, be that AWS, Azure or GCP (or all 3!)

Any experience with blockchain/smart contracts a plus.

Here are the essential skills the client needs:-

• 3+ years of software development experience in one or more general purpose programming languages such as Python/Java/JavaScript, and expected to be hands-on to software development tasks
• Solid Experience in AWS Cloud development/deployment (other Cloud dev exp. would be a plus)
• Experience implementing REST APIs (knowledge in API security would be a plus), unit tests and using a test-driven development approach and associated testing tools
• Familiar with SDLC process
• Previous experience working in an investment banking environment (front, middle or Back Office)
• Excellent communication and follow-through, analytical, self-motivated, attention to detail

Nice to have (bonus, but not mandatory) skills and experience include:

• Experience in smart contract programming to develop commercial solutions (eg EVM, DAML), on private and public blockchains

Please note this role requires 5 days a week office attendance in our clients beautiful offices, located in the City of London. There is no accommodation for home working in this role.

The contract runs for 12 months.

Do get in touch for further information - promising candidates can be assured of a response within 24 hours.

The Difference Engine are an agency working on behalf of this investment banking client.