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Software Developer (Python) - Distributed Systems

Software Developer (Python) - Distributed Systems

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London, United kingdom

Mid level

Full Time

11-11-2025

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Skills

Python Java Kotlin Scala CI/CD Docker Kubernetes Version Control Linux Organization Software Development CI/CD Pipelines

Job Specifications

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Software Developer to join our growing team. In this role, you will play a key part in designing, building, and maintaining Squarepoint internal frameworks, services and platforms that power our business. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and make a direct impact on the efficiency and productivity of both investment and technology teams within SquarePoint.

Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable, and performant software solutions.
Contribute to the development of company-wide productivity tools, frameworks, and platforms that streamline operations across the organization.
Collaborate with other developers and stakeholders to gather requirements, design solutions, and implement features.
Write clean, well-documented, and testable Python code.
Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving code quality and development processes.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in a timely and efficient manner.
Stay up to date with the latest Python technologies and industry best practices.

Required Qualifications:

6+ years of professional software development experience.
Strong proficiency in high-performance Python, with a deep understanding of its ecosystems and best practices.
Prior experience with at least one JVM-based language such as Java, Kotlin, or Scala is a plus.
Solid understanding of distributed systems principles and experience working with distributed architectures.
Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
Experience working in a Linux environment, using version control.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.

About the Company

Squarepoint is a leading global investment management firm that develops quantitative investment strategies to achieve high quality returns for our clients. We are a data and technology driven firm who specialize in developing automated trading systems that execute across global financial markets. Know more