Python Developer
Python Developer (Life & Pensions)
6-Month Contract | UK Based | Hybrid Working
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Python Developer to join a leading Life & Pensions organisation on a major transformation programme. The successful candidate will work closely with business stakeholders, actuarial teams, operations, risk, and technology functions to design, develop, and enhance data-driven solutions that support regulatory reporting, operational efficiency, and business decision-making.
This role requires a technically strong developer with experience building scalable Python applications, automation solutions, and data pipelines within a regulated financial services environment. Experience within Life & Pensions, Insurance, Investments, or Wealth Management is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and maintain Python-based applications and services.
- Build and optimise data pipelines for processing large volumes of policy, customer, investment, and operational data.
- Develop automation solutions to replace manual processes and improve operational efficiency.
- Create APIs and integrations with internal and third-party systems.
- Support reporting and analytics capabilities across Life & Pensions operations.
- Work with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Develop reusable components and frameworks to support future development activities.
- Enhance data quality, controls, monitoring, and exception management processes.
- Collaborate with architecture, security, and infrastructure teams to ensure solutions align with organisational standards.
- Produce technical documentation and support knowledge transfer activities.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Strong commercial experience developing applications in Python.
- Experience with:
- Python libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, FastAPI, Flask, or Django.
- API development and integration.
- SQL and relational databases.
- Data modelling and ETL development.
- Git version control and CI/CD practices.
- Experience working within a regulated financial services environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience developing automated reporting and data processing solutions.
- Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.