Python Engineer - Cititec Talent Ltd

A well-established investment management firm is seeking a Python Engineer to support the development and ongoing improvement of Python-based applications used across the business. This is a hands-on role where you’ll contribute to building reliable, scalable systems, while working closely with other teams to ensure solutions are effective, maintainable, and aligned with wider business needs. Key Responsibilities Development & Delivery • Design, build, and maintain Python applications used across the organisation • Deliver secure, scalable, and high-performing backend services • Contribute to enhancing existing systems and internal tooling • Work with internal teams to support the use and deployment of Python applications • Provide hands-on assistance to ensure solutions run effectively in production • Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to integrate solutions smoothl Skills & Experience Required: • Strong experience with Python, including asynchronous programming • Understanding of event-driven systems and common design approaches • Experience with testing tools such as pytest or unittest • Background in building backend services or distributed systems • Experience deploying applications in cloud environments • Knowledge of databases (relational and non-relational) and data access patterns • Familiarity with Git and collaborative development workflows Desirable: • Experience with modern Python web technologies (e.g. FastAPI, Django) • Exposure to containerisation and orchestration tools (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes) • Understanding of data processing or pipeline-based systems • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitHub Actions) • Experience in fast-paced or regulated environments