Python Software Engineer

Python Software Engineer

Contract length: 6 Months

Location: Cannon Street

Department: IM Technology 

Job type: Contract

Your role

This role sits within the IM Technology team, delivering ongoing change across the Research & Portfolio Management portfolio of projects (Primarily Greenfield). In line with the strategic direction of the department, a significant part of your focus will be on building existing technical capabilities into a modular framework, as well as responsive development in close collaboration with cross asset business teams.

This is a senior technical hands-on role, and you will be expected to provide technical guidance to the development team (UK and India) and contribute to overall system design.  

You will also work closely with the Technical Lead to input into road map and priorities

• Hands-on development 

• Provide technical guidance to the Development team (UK, India)

• Provide input into project timelines, estimation and roadmap

• Ensure timely completion of work packages in line with project deadline and schedule

• Supporting the overall delivery of the projects

Your skills

• Strong mathematical ability

• Python Application Development (Pandas, NumPy, Conda)

• Demonstrable ability to design and deliver complex system at scale

• Sound understanding of object-oriented design principles

• Investment Management experience 

• Exposure to cloud technologies (CloudFoundry, AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes) & Cloud Native development patterns

• Micro-service development

• 2:1 or higher in mathematics, quantitative finance or scientific/engineering discipline.

Why Fidelity

Fidelity International offers investment solutions and services, and retirement expertise to more than 2.56 million customers around the world. As global leaders, operating in more than 25 locations and with $783.6 billion in total assets, they continually push the boundaries of technology to build an even stronger business. 

Rewards and benefits 

As well as the prestige of working for a global financial services player, you’ll work with some of the smartest tech, expanding your skills and building your experience.  Also, as a contract employee of Randstad Sourceright, you’ll receive a wide range of financial and personal benefits. There’s enrolment in a pension plan (after 12 weeks on assignment) and holiday pay. You’ll also get 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme, designed to help you deal with any problems that could be affecting your home or work life.

Inclusion and diversity

Fidelity is proud of its achievements as an equal opportunities employer. They care deeply about creating a supportive place where all people feel valued and free to be themselves. A commitment to Diversity and Inclusion is not only right, it's critical for a healthy culture and leads to better business outcomes. That’s why Fidelity has an environment where all differences are welcomed and celebrated.

The Randstad companies are responsible for finding and contracting talent for project roles at Fidelity International. If you are selected for a role, you will be employed by a Randstad company, and will not be an employee of Fidelity International