Ascendion
Python Developer
AscendionUnited Kingdom2 days ago
ContractEngineering, Information Technology
Job Description

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  • We are looking for an experienced Python Backend Developer with strong cloud expertise and hands-on experience building or supporting enterprise-grade platforms.
  • This role is ideal for someone who has worked on complex, high-performance systems such as trading platforms, financial systems, or other large-scale enterprise applications.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Python

Build and enhance REST APIs and microservices

Work on high-throughput, low-latency systems

Deploy and manage applications on AWS cloud infrastructure

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including DevOps and architecture

Optimize performance, scalability, and system reliability

Work with SQL/NoSQL databases and large datasets

Required Skills & Experience

Strong backend development experience with Python

Proven experience working on enterprise-grade trading platforms OR complex enterprise systems.

Hands-on experience with AWS (compute, storage, networking, security) xlqdzyr

Experience building high-performance, scalable systems

Strong knowledge of REST APIs, microservices, and distributed systems

Experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases

Familiarity with data querying tools such as Athena

Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

Experience with Docker/Kubernetes is a plus

Key Skills

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