Software Developer - Data Platform
SQUAREPOINT CAPITAL · London, England ·
Last confirmed by our partners on 17 Oct 2026.
Overview
In this role you will help design, implement, and maintain Python-based data libraries, services, and pipelines used by trading, back-testing, and research teams. You will collaborate with technologists and researchers to deliver scalable data solutions and front-end features when needed. You’ll contribute to a robust data platform that supports fast, reliable data access while reducing technical debt. This position offers growth in a culture that values learning, collaboration, and impact on core data infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, test, optimize, and troubleshoot Python libraries, frameworks, and services
- Enhance React frontends when appropriate to support data applications
- Collaborate with technologists to align data platform with evolving business needs
- Work with data operations and data pipeline teams to improve velocity and reduce technical debt
- Write and review technical documents (requirements, design docs, runbooks)
- Participate in production support during normal hours to investigate higher-order issues
- Acquire deep understanding of interface and tooling requirements of developers to deliver right solutions
Key requirements
- 4+ years of relevant experience
- Bachelors degree in STEM
- Strong Python programming
- Practical knowledge of data transfer protocols/tools (FTP, SFTP, HTTP APIs, AWS S3)
- Excellent communication skills
- collaboration
- clear communication
- team-oriented
- Python
- React (front-end)
- data pipelines
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