Job Description
Back End Developer Python FinTech Start-Up Contract (3 Months, Potential to Extend)
Location: West End, London (initially office-based, hybrid after 3-4 weeks)
Start Date: ASAP
Salary/Day Rate: 300 - 500 per day
Join a US-backed FinTech start-up building an innovative new financial platform from the ground up. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Back End Developer with 2-3 years of experience and strong Python skills to get hands-on with a cutting-edge product that will integrate directly with the Interactive Brokers API to enable automated trading.
You'll be part of a small, agile team based in the West End of London, where your contribution will be key to shaping a high-impact product from the early stages. The role begins with in-office collaboration and transitions to a hybrid model after the initial onboarding period.
The Role:
- Develop and build back-end components for a new trading platform
- Collaborate with the team to integrate the platform with the Interactive Brokers API
- Apply your Python expertise to support automation and performance
- Take ownership of your work and contribute to architectural decisions
- Receive full training and mentoring from experienced developers and business leaders
What We're Looking For:
- 2-3 years of experience as a Back End Developer
- Advanced Python programming skills
- Ideally, some exposure to financial services or trading platforms
- Experience with Interactive Brokers API is a plus, but not essential
- Proactive mindset with a passion for learning and solving real-world problems
Why Join?
- Be part of a visionary project with strong backing and long-term potential
- Gain direct exposure to automated trading and the FinTech space
- Potential for the contract to turn permanent
- Flexible working environment post-onboarding
