Python Developer

Assignment Overview We are seeking an experienced Python Developer to support the delivery of exchange connectivity solutions and test automation initiatives within a financial trading environment. The contractor will play a key role in establishing automated testing capabilities, enabling CI/CD workflows, and supporting readiness activities for designated mandatory exchange upgrade . The ideal candidate combines strong software engineering skills with practical experience in electronic trading, exchange connectivity, and financial messaging protocols. Key Responsibilities • Establish and implement an automated testing framework for certain Exchange connectivity and trading workflows ahead of the planned mandatory exchange upgrades. • Design, develop, and maintain automated test suites using Robot Framework. • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions to support automated testing, continuous integration, and deployment workflows. • Develop Python-based tools and automation to improve testing eTiciency and operational reliability. • Benchmark and analyse throughput, latency, and performance characteristics of key modules supporting high-volume order and market data workflows. • Support troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of connectivity, protocol, and integration issues. • Collaborate with development, product, and support teams to improve test coverage, deployment quality, and release confidence. • Document test frameworks, automation processes, and performance testing methodologies. Required Skills & Experience Software Engineering • Strong Python development experience in enterprise or financial systems. • Experience designing maintainable, production-quality software and automation solutions. • Strong knowledge of Git and GitHub-based development workflows. • Hands-on experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions. • Good knowledge about C and C++. Financial Market Connectivity • Experience developing or supporting financial exchange connectivity integrations. • Knowledge of industry-standard financial messaging protocols, including: o FIX o ITCH o OUCH o SWIFT o Exchange-specific proprietary protocols • Experience working with: o Market data feeds o Order routing o Trade execution workflows o Exchange connectivity solutions Trading Domain Knowledge • Understanding of brokerage and order management workflows. • Knowledge of market making concepts and trading lifecycles. • Familiarity with Order Management Systems (OMS) and electronic trading platforms. • Understanding of market data processing and execution management. Test Automation • Practical experience using Robot Framework. • Experience creating automated regression and integration test suites. • Knowledge of performance testing and throughput benchmarking methodologies. • Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines. Preferred Qualifications • Experience working in capital markets, electronic trading, market connectivity, or exchange integration environments. • Knowledge of windows based development. • Experience with APIs, messaging frameworks, and event-driven architectures. • Familiarity with containerised environments and modern DevOps practices. • Experience supporting business-critical production systems. Required Skills & Experience Software Engineering • Strong Python development experience in enterprise or financial systems. • Experience designing maintainable, production-quality software and automation solutions. • Strong knowledge of Git and GitHub-based development workflows. • Hands-on experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions. • Good knowledge about C and C++. Financial Market Connectivity • Experience developing or supporting financial exchange connectivity integrations. • Knowledge of industry-standard financial messaging protocols, including: o FIX o ITCH o OUCH o SWIFT o Exchange-specific proprietary protocols • Experience working with: o Market data feeds o Order routing o Trade execution workflows o Exchange connectivity solutions Trading Domain Knowledge • Understanding of brokerage and order management workflows. • Knowledge of market making concepts and trading lifecycles. • Familiarity with Order Management Systems (OMS) and electronic trading platforms. • Understanding of market data processing and execution management. Test Automation • Practical experience using Robot Framework. • Experience creating automated regression and integration test suites. • Knowledge of performance testing and throughput benchmarking methodologies. • Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines. Preferred Qualifications • Experience working in capital markets, electronic trading, market connectivity, or exchange integration environments. • Knowledge of windows based development. • Experience with APIs, messaging frameworks, and event-driven architectures. • Familiarity with containerised environments and modern DevOps practices. • Experience supporting business-critical production systems.