Contract Python Developer in London

We're building the next generation of capital markets technology.

Global capital markets are an ocean of fast-moving, interrelated and complex data.

We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic problem-solvers with expertise in capital markets data to join us as we continue providing technology innovation and support to the world's leading global capital markets companies.

Current strategic pursuits

The Contract Python Developer will be responsible for data processing pipelines.

We have the mission of "Capturing, Storing and Transforming" the world's market data.

Our data team manages the data pipelines that flow between each of those stages.

The role has a large operational component while also requiring someone to envision future growth in both utilization and technology selection for the components of the work.

Work qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant professional experience
• Significant experience with Python and ability to write and maintain object-oriented Python applications is a must
• Time spent working in a batch data processing environment or other environment where large data jobs are performed using automation
• Experience with ETL pipelines and Data Lakes
• Strong knowledge of AWS, Docker and Git version control systems - GitLab and/or GitHub
• Proficiency with Linux, Bash and an understanding of Linux server architecture and operation
• Experience running a profiler, troubleshooting / debugging

Nice to haves, but not required

• Experience with monitoring tools like Nagios, Promethius, Grafana
• Experience with Uptime, Jenkins, Airflow, Open Metrics, Kubernetes, DataDog

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider.

Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built.

Our values of Integrity, Partnership , Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day.

They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries.

However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.

You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business.

You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth.

Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone's race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law.

Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

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