Principal Python Engineer
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Senior
- Salary
- Not stated
- Posted
- 25 Oct 2026
Verified open 3 Nov 2026 · Source: Company careers page
About the role
Principal Python Engineer
Permanent | Hybrid
Ncounter is supporting a global investment firm in hiring a Python Developer to help design and evolve internal compute frameworks that underpin their trading and research platforms. This is a high-impact role, working at the intersection of software engineering and distributed systems, with the opportunity to build scalable tools and frameworks used across the business.
What you’ll do:
- Design, develop, and maintain performant, reliable frameworks and services in Python
- Build productivity tools and platforms that streamline workflows across investment and technology teams
- Contribute to code reviews and best practices, improving overall development quality
- Work across distributed systems, containers, and automation pipelines to deliver scalable solutions
What we’re looking for:
- 6+ years’ professional software development experience
- Strong proficiency in high-performance Python (deep ecosystem knowledge and best practices)
- Experience with at least one JVM language (Java, Kotlin, Scala) is an advantage
- Background in distributed systems and large-scale compute frameworks
- Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, Linux environments, and CI/CD automation
This role offers the chance to work on complex technical challenges at scale, with direct impact on high-performance computing platforms. If you’re a skilled Python engineer with distributed systems expertise and want to join a world-class engineering environment, apply today for a confidential conversation.
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