Back End Developer

Back-End Application Developer

6 month contract

Glasgow

Hybrid working - 50% time in the office

Our client is looking for an experienced Back-End Application Developer to join a small, high-performing team delivering impactful enhancements to a business-critical trading platform.

You'll work closely with developers and traders in a fast-paced environment, building and optimising back-end services, APIs and databases to support trading activities. The role requires strong Python development skills, experience with FastAPI/ASGI frameworks, and a solid understanding of database performance tuning and optimisation.

Key Skills:

• Python development
• FastAPI / ASGI frameworks
• API design and development
• SQL & database optimisation
• Performance tuning
• Trading systems or financial services experience desirable

This is an excellent opportunity for a developer who enjoys working directly with end users, solving complex technical challenges, and delivering high-impact solutions in a dynamic trading environment.