Full Stack Python Developer
Job title: Full Stack Python Developer
Location: London, UK (Hybrid 3 days/week)
Duration of assignment: 6 months contract InsideIR35
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Python Developer to design, develop, and support enterprise-grade applications across the technology landscape. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in Python, Flask, MongoDB, Shell Scripting, and Linux environments, combined with front-end development experience to build scalable, secure, and high-performing applications supporting critical business functions.
The successful candidate will collaborate with global technology teams, business stakeholders, and infrastructure partners to deliver innovative solutions that support Morgan Stanley's strategic initiatives across Capital Markets, Investment Banking, Wealth Management, and Enterprise Technology.
Key responsibilities
- Backend Development
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable applications and microservices using Python and Flask.
- Develop RESTful APIs and service integrations supporting enterprise platforms.
- Build reusable libraries, utilities, and backend frameworks.
- Ensure application security, performance, scalability, and resiliency.
- Front-End Development
- Develop responsive and user-friendly web interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks.
- Integrate front-end components with Python-based backend services.
- Optimize user experience and application performance.
- Database Management
- Design and optimize MongoDB database schemas and collections.
- Develop efficient queries, indexes, and aggregation pipelines.
- Ensure data integrity, security, and performance.
- Linux & Automation
- Develop Shell/Bash scripts for operational automation and monitoring.
- Support deployment, troubleshooting, and application performance tuning within Linux environments.
- Perform root cause analysis and production issue resolution.
- DevOps & SDLC
- Participate in CI/CD pipeline implementation and deployment automation.
- Contribute to code reviews, testing strategies, and technical documentation.
- Follow Agile development methodologies and DevSecOps best practices.
- Collaboration & Leadership
- Work closely with business analysts, architects, QA teams, and infrastructure teams.
- Mentor junior developers and contribute to technical design discussions.
- Drive continuous improvement and engineering excellence initiatives.
Key skills/knowledge/experience
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent.
- 8+ years of hands-on software development experience.
- Strong expertise in Python application development.
- Proven experience developing Flask-based applications and APIs.
- Hands-on experience with MongoDB and NoSQL databases.
- Strong Linux administration and automation experience.
- Experience building full-stack enterprise applications.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Exposure to Capital Markets, Trading, Risk, or Wealth Management platforms.
- Experience supporting high-availability and mission-critical applications.
- Experience working in globally distributed teams.
- Knowledge of cloud-native architecture and container technologies.
- Key Competencies
- Full Stack Application Development
- Technical Design & Architecture
- Production Support & Incident Management
- Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking
- Stakeholder Management
- Agile Delivery
- Collaboration & Leadership
- Backend Technologies
- Python (Advanced)
- Flask Framework
- REST API Development
- Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
- Multithreading and Concurrent Processing
- Front-End Technologies
- JavaScript
- React.js / Angular (preferred)
- HTML5
- CSS3
- Bootstrap or equivalent UI frameworks
- Database Technologies
- MongoDB
- NoSQL Database Design
- Query Optimization
- Aggregation Framework
- Indexing Strategies
- Linux & Scripting
- Linux/Unix Environments
- Shell Scripting (Bash)
- Process Management
- System Troubleshooting
- Log Analysis
- Tools & Frameworks
- Git
- Bitbucket
- Jira
- Jenkins
- Agile/Scrum
- Preferred Skills
Nice to Have
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Kafka
- Redis
- Splunk
- Grafana
- AWS / Azure / GCP
- Microservices Architecture
- Event-Driven Systems
- Financial Services or Capital Markets experience
