Python Developer
12 days ago
Bromley
Senior Python Developer – AI & Back-End Engineering We are looking for an experienced Senior Python Developer to join a fast-paced development team. The role requires a strong back-end Python engineer who has some exposure to AI development or AI-enabled applications. You do not need to be an AI/ML specialist; the priority is excellent core Python engineering skills combined with an interest in applying AI technologies to real-world solutions. Previous experience within banking or financial services is highly desirable, particularly within regulated environments. The role is London-based with three days per week onsite. • Design, develop and maintain robust, scalable back-end applications and services using Python., • Contribute to the development of an AI-enabled Proof of Concept (PoC) within a regulated environment., • Integrate AI capabilities, models and APIs into existing and new back-end applications., • Work alongside technical, business and AI teams to identify and develop practical AI use cases., • Prototype and evaluate new AI-enabled functionality before progressing solutions towards production., • Design and develop APIs, microservices and data integrations to support application functionality., • Integrate third-party APIs, internal services and relevant data sources., • Ensure applications are performant, scalable, maintainable and secure., • Apply appropriate development controls and security practices when working within a regulated environment., • Troubleshoot, debug and enhance existing applications and services., • Participate in code reviews, testing and continuous improvement of development standards., • Produce and maintain clear technical documentation., • Work proactively within a fast-paced environment, taking ownership of development tasks and technical challenges., • 5+ years' commercial Python development experience, ideally within back-end software engineering., • Strong core Python programming and software engineering skills., • Experience designing and developing back-end applications, services and APIs., • Previous exposure to AI development, AI-enabled applications or AI-related PoCs., • Understanding of how AI/ML capabilities can be integrated into software applications., • Experience working with RESTful APIs and microservices architectures., • Strong SQL skills and experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL., • Experience with Git or similar version control systems., • Strong understanding of software development best practices, testing and maintainable code., • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills., • Proactive mindset with the ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced development environment., • Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders., • Previous experience within banking or financial services., • Experience delivering software within regulated or highly controlled environments., • Practical experience integrating AI/ML models, LLMs or AI APIs into applications., • Experience contributing to AI-focused prototypes or Proofs of Concept., • Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud., • Experience with distributed systems and cloud-native architectures., • Familiarity with additional programming languages such as Java or C++., • Understanding of financial markets, trading or regulatory technology would be advantageous but is not essential. You will be a strong Python engineer first, rather than a niche AI specialist. You should be comfortable picking up new technologies quickly, experimenting with AI capabilities and applying them within robust back-end applications. Experience within banking would be a significant advantage, but we are particularly interested in developers who can combine strong Python engineering, some practical AI exposure and a proactive approach to problem-solving. #J-18808-Ljbffr