Overview

Direct message the job poster from Runtime Group Ltd

A Mid - Senior level Python Engineer is needed to join a growing software house in London who specialise in helping businesses reduce wasteful processes, costs and energy; and improve their ROI. sustainability meets profitability.

Our client aims to change how corporate finance works, by replacing static, limited and often stale financial metrics with live data-driven insights sourced from direct connections to their clients’ systems.

You will be joining a strong team of Backend Python Engineers, Data Scientists, and financial experts, who are building the next generation of financial tools.

If you\'re an experienced Software Engineer whose passionate about Python, excited by financial technology, and wants to solve complex problems, this could be for you.

As a Python Software Engineer, you will contribute to the design, development, and delivery of scalable, high-impact features across our platform. You’ll work closely with experienced engineers, product managers, and data scientists to build reliable systems that solve complex financial problems. This role offers an excellent opportunity to deepen your technical expertise, take ownership of individual projects, and grow in a supportive, fast-paced startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver scalable, high-impact features across the platform.
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and data scientists to build reliable systems solving complex financial problems.
• Take ownership of individual projects and contribute to architectural decisions.
• Contribute to best practices in software engineering and data infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 1st class or 2:1 Degree in Computer Science or STEM subject from a top-ranked university
• 3+ years of experience in Python development
• Tech: Python, FastAPI, Pydantic, PostgreSQL, NumPy, Pandas, AWS
• Strong software engineering principles
• Enthusiasm for startup environments and cross-functional teams
• Passion for automation and data infrastructure

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Financial Services
• Software Development