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Senior Python Developer

$120 per hour
Temporary

Hunter Bond

Senior Python Developer (Contract) Role

Role:  Senior Python Developer

Client: Well-established Trading Firm

Compensation: Up to $120 per hour

Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid)

Overview

We are working with a well-established trading firm seeking an experienced Senior Python Developer to join their technology team on a high-profile contract engagement based in Houston. This role is an initial 6-month contract but comes with a high likelihood of long-term extension or permanent conversion for exceptional performers.

The Role

This position is a key part of the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade, distributed systems that support critical trading and risk functions. You will be responsible for architecting solutions that handle high-throughput data and complex financial logic, ensuring the stability and scalability of the firm's trading infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

  • Architecting and delivering complex, enterprise-scale distributed systems
  • Developing and maintaining high-performance backend services using Python
  • Scaling and managing production environments within AWS
  • Supporting critical trading and risk functions through robust software delivery
  • Collaborating with technical leads to ensure system reliability and security
  • Driving best practices in code quality, testing, and deployment within a financial environment

Requirements

  • Experience: 8+ years of experience architecting and delivering enterprise-scale distributed systems
  • Technical Core: Strong hands-on development expertise in Python
  • Cloud Infrastructure: Extensive experience working with AWS in production environments
  • Domain Expertise: Essential background within Trading or Financial Markets
  • Education: BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred
  • Location : Must be able to work in a hybrid capacity in Houston, TX

What’s on Offer

  • Highly competitive contract rate of up to $120 per hour
  • Initial 6-month engagement with a high likelihood of long-term extension
  • Potential for permanent conversion for top-tier performers
  • Exposure to high-profile trading and risk technology projects
  • Professional environment within a well-regarded global trading firm

If you are interested in this Senior Python Developer contract and meet the above requirements, please apply immediately.

Vacancy posted a month ago
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