Senior Software Engineer

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05-03-2025

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About Us

Our London-based team of data, digital and design specialists has developed a world-class investment reporting platform, Serpentine, that generates highly personalised solutions for the global asset management industry. Serpentine solves the challenges of managing large, dynamic and multilingual client websites, as well as publishing complex investment reports. The solutions it powers are business critical and highly visible, delivering key information to investors worldwide. We are a close-knit team of 30 talented individuals, who thrive on collaboration and enjoy one another’s company.

The role

We are looking for an experienced, senior Python engineer to help drive the ongoing development of our investment reporting platform, Serpentine. We are at a pivotal stage in the development of our business and this is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and talented engineer to join a successful engineering team, and help shape a number of key new projects.

Role

This role will suit a candidate who has broad experience of the full product development lifecycle in the financial services sector or related industries, and is looking to:

Architect new software solutions
Lead the delivery of key projects
Collaborate closely with our design, front-end, and client-facing teams
Mentor and guide the professional development of junior engineers
Drive engineering best practices
Contribute to all areas of Serpentine, including CI/CD and AWS infrastructure

You should have

5+ years’ experience with Python and Django (or equivalent web framework) in a professional environment
A strong technical background, with experience in developing and delivering complex projects
In-depth knowledge of software development lifecycles and best practices
Experience working across the full product life-cycle and managing stakeholders
Proven leadership and mentoring experience
A strong academic record in Computer Science or related STEM field
Impeccable written and verbal communication skills
Experience with GraphQL, CI/CD, Docker or AWS would be a bonus

What We Offer

Discretionary bonus scheme
Best-in-class medical/dental insurance
Worldwide travel insurance
Modern offices with stunning City views
Showers, cycle storage, canteen and roof terrace
Cycle to work

About the Company

Huguenots creates powerful automated investment reporting for the fund management industry. Our London-based team of data, digital and design specialists has developed a proprietary platform that generates highly personalised solutions with extraordinary versatility and efficiency. Clients of all sizes, from start-up boutiques to global asset management firms, are assured of the attention to detail, effortless customisation and peace of mind that are hallmarks of a solution crafted by Huguenots. Know more

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