Junior Python Developer

Job description

Junior Python Engineer

London (Hybrid – 3 days in office)

Up to £60,000 + benefits

My client is a fast-growing fintech based in London, and they’re looking for a Junior Python Engineer to join their expanding team. This is a great opportunity to work on real-world financial products in a high-growth environment where technology is central to the business.

You’ll be joining a collaborative engineering team building scalable backend services and APIs, with the chance to develop your skills quickly and make a genuine impact. The business is growing rapidly, so this role offers strong progression and exposure to modern engineering practices.

What you’ll be doing

• Building and maintaining backend services in Python.
• Developing APIs and working on scalable financial systems.
• Collaborating closely with product and engineering teams.
• Writing clean, maintainable, well-tested code.
• Contributing to technical improvements across the platform.

What they’re looking for

• Commercial experience with Python, ideally 1–3 years.
• Experience with backend development and REST APIs.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
• Knowledge of SQL databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn.

What’s on offer

• Salary up to £60,000.
• Hybrid working with 3 days per week in the London office.
• The chance to join a fast-growing fintech at an exciting stage.
• Strong learning and development opportunities.
• A collaborative team with real ownership and impact.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a junior engineer who wants to build their Python career in a scaling fintech environment.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Published at

09-06-2026

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English