Contract Python Developer (Commodity Trading)

Role: Python Developer Projects : Trade Capture, Risk & PnL, Market Data, Analytics, Integration Workflows Industry: Commodity Trading Day rate: £700-750/d (outside IR35) Location: London (hybrid) Contract: 6 months (strong extension potential) X4 Technology are partnered with a global commodity trading firm looking for a skilled Python Developer to join their team front-office technology team on a contract basis. In this role, you will develop and support core systems covering trade capture, risk & PnL engines, market data ingestion, analytics tooling and integration workflows across multiple commodities Responsibilities of the Contract Python Developer (Commodities Trading) This is a fast-paced, high-impact role working in a desk-facing capacity. Responsibilities include: Develop and maintain Python-based systems focused for trade capture, risk calculation, pricing models and analytics Manage large datasets and integrate real-time market data feeds to support trading decisions Enhance system performance, reliability, and automation within trading platforms Support and troubleshoot applications, contributing to architectural improvements Collaborate with traders, quants and risk teams Requirements of the Contract Python Developer (Commodities Trading) Proven Python Development experience in trading or risk systems Strong understanding of front-office workflows in commodities or financial markets Experience with market data, real-time systems, and pricing/risk models Ability to work closely with traders and analysts in a fast-paced environment Familiarity with cloud-based microservices architecture The contract is for an initial 6 months with strong extension potential. The rate is £700-750/d outside IR35, with 2-3 days per week onsite in central London. Interviews are taking place over the next two weeks, so if you're a Python Developer with commodity or financial trading experience, please apply online for immediate consideration