Python Developer

Python Developer
Industry: Investment Banking
Location: Glasgow
Contract: Initial 12 month contract
Working Model: Hybrid - 3 days in the office

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Python Developer to join our client, a major US Investment Bank, working in their engineering and infrastructure team in Glasgow on an initial 12 months contract.

This role focuses on developing production-grade Python applications, automation frameworks and reusable software solutions to support infrastructure operations, deployment, monitoring and preventative maintenance.

Strong Python development experience is essential. Storage experience is advantageous but not required, as training will be provided for candidates with the right Python and software engineering background.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain production-grade Python applications, automation frameworks and reusable software components.
• Build automation and pipelines supporting infrastructure deployment, patching, monitoring, alerting and capacity management.
• Integrate Python solutions with infrastructure, storage platforms, APIs and third-party systems.
• Collaborate with engineering and infrastructure teams to deliver scalable and highly available technical solutions.
• Develop automation for problem management and preventative maintenance using software engineering and SDLC best practices.
• Troubleshoot issues across Python applications, Linux and infrastructure environments within a global engineering team.

Key Skills & Experience

• Advanced hands-on Python development experience, including production applications and automation frameworks.
• Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming, software engineering principles and SDLC best practices.
• Experience with automation, CI/CD pipelines, REST APIs and system integration.
• Knowledge of SQL and database technologies.
• Good working knowledge of Linux/RHEL environments is highly desirable.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift or cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP) is advantageous.
• Enterprise storage experience (IBM Spectrum Scale/GPFS, SAN, NAS, NFS or iSCSI) is desirable but not essential. Training can be provided.

Apply Now
If you're an experienced Python Developer looking for an opportunity to work on large-scale infrastructure automation and engineering solutions within a major US Investment Bank, we'd love to hear from you.

We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require support or adjustments to the recruitment process, our Adjustment Concierge Service is here to help. Please feel free to contact us at adjustments@robertwalters.com to discuss how we can support you.

This position is being recruited on behalf of our client through our Outsourcing service line. Resource Solutions Limited, trading as Robert Walters, acts as an employment business and agency, partnering with top organizations to help them find the best talent. We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities.