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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 leadersWhat 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 problemsWhy 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