Python Developer

Job Description – Python Algo Trading Developer (Backend)

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Role Overview

Python Algo Trading Developer

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop

  low-latency order execution engines

  in Python.
• Build

  asynchronous microservices

  using Python (FastAPI, Flask, asyncio, multiprocessing).
• Integrate with

  market data feeds

  (FIX, WebSocket, REST) for real-time processing.
• Develop

  tick-level data pipelines

  for ingestion, storage, and strategy backtesting.
• Collaborate with quants to

  convert research models into production algos

  .
• Optimise backend services for

  speed, fault-tolerance, and high throughput

  .
• Implement messaging systems (

  Kafka, RabbitMQ, Redis Streams

  ) for event-driven trading.
• Deploy and monitor systems on

  Linux/Docker/Kubernetes

  with CI/CD pipelines.

Must-Have Requirements

• 2–5 years

  of backend development experience in

  Python

  .
• Strong in

  async programming

  (asyncio, multiprocessing, concurrent futures).
• Experience with

  algo trading systems

  or

  brokerage/trading APIs

  .
• Proficiency in

  PostgreSQL + Redis

  .
• Hands-on with

  Kafka/RabbitMQ

  or other streaming/messaging systems.
• Strong knowledge of

  low-latency system design

  .
• Proficiency with

  Linux, Docker, Git, and Kubernetes

  .
• Solid understanding of

  data structures, algorithms, and operating systems

  .

Good to Have

• Exposure to

  OMS / RMS / risk controls

  .
• Experience handling

  tick-by-tick market data

  .
• Knowledge of

  equities, derivatives, and options trading

  .
• Familiarity with

  C++/Golang

  for latency-sensitive modules.
• Experience deploying backend systems on

  AWS/GCP cloud

  .

Ideal Candidate

• Has worked on

  live trading systems

  or financial applications.
• Can

  debug, optimise, and scale

  backend services under production load.
• Strong communicator who can work with quants, infra, and product teams.
• Passion for

  markets, trading technology, and performance engineering

  .