Python Data Engineer

SS&C Technologies; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services technology company is looking for a Python Data Engineer to join their London office. This hybrid role involves leading the design and implementation of applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving best practices in software development. The ideal candidate should possess strong AI and Python development skills, with 6+ years of experience. The position offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Hybrid Work Model

Professional Development Reimbursement

Competitive holiday scheme

Comprehensive benefits

Diversity & Inclusion programs

Customized training opportunities

Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on experience in AI & Python development.
• Ability to design and build end-to-end applications and API integrations.
• Strong knowledge of security best practices in software development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of high-performance applications.
• Collaborate closely with product management and other developers.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in coding and software architecture.

Skills

AI & Python development

Django

Flask

FastAPI

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

MS SQL Server

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Snowflake

Looker

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology.

Job Description

Get To Know Us

SS&C is leading the way. We continue to look for today's and tomorrow’s brightest talent, those who embody a spirit to improve not only their lives, but those around them. From college students to seasoned and experienced professionals, we encourage you to apply. SS&C prides itself on hiring diverse, honest, dynamic individuals who value collaboration, accountability, and innovation, to name a few.

Python Data Engineer

Locations: London, Essex | Hybrid

The Opportunity

As a Python Data Expert at SS&C, you will play a key role in the Data Platform, shaping hedge fund administration technology, streamlining daily workflows, and enhancing reporting for fund accountants, investment managers, clients, and investors. You’ll be part of a dedicated and passionate team driven by intellectual curiosity, problem-solving, and a commitment to delivering impactful solutions.

Join us to grow and learn while practising continuous integration and delivery, leveraging the agile methodology, and building high-quality, valuable features using a test-driven approach.

What You Will Get To Do

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of high-performance Java-based applications and microservices for digital investment products.
• Collaborate closely with product management, UX/UI designers, and other developers to deliver high-quality software that meets client requirements.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in coding, testing, and software architecture to ensure high standards of code quality, performance, and scalability.
• Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers, promoting continuous learning and professional development within the team.
• Conduct code reviews, ensuring adherence to established coding standards and architectural guidelines.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies, tools, and industry trends to improve SS&C's digital product offerings continuously.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the application stack, ensuring minimal disruption to the business.
• Contribute to the strategic planning of the Digital Development function, identifying opportunities for innovation and process improvement.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of hands‑on experience in AI & Python development, with expertise in Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
• Ability to design and build end‑to‑end applications and API integrations.
• Experience with relational databases such as MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and MySQL.
• Expertise in DevOps practices, including Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions.
• Deep understanding of microservices architecture and distributed computing principles.
• Strong knowledge of security best practices in software development.
• Familiarity with data analytics and visualisation tools such as Snowflake, Looker, Tableau, or Power BI.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently and within a team.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable experience

• 1‑ 2 years working with small and large language models (SLMs and LLMs) and AI model development
• Experience with supervised fine‑tuning, reinforcement learning from human feedback (RLHF), prompt tuning, parameter‑efficient fine‑tuning (e.g., LoRA, adapters), and knowledge distillation.
• Experience with retrieval‑augmented generation (RAG).
• Experience working in the financial industry.

Why You Will Love It Here!

• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model
• Your Future: Professional Development Reimbursement, including access to SS&C University
• Work/Life Balance: Competitive holiday scheme
• Your Wellbeing: Competitive benefits designed to support the well‑being of our staff
• Diversity & Inclusion: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity
• Training: Hands‑On, Team‑Customised throughout your career

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds to enable us to bring diverse perspectives to our thinking and conversation. It's important to us that we strive to have a workforce that is diverse in the widest sense.

Thank you for your interest in SS&C! If applicable, to further explore this opportunity, please apply directly with us through our Careers page on our corporate website at www.ssctech.com/careers.

Unless explicitly requested or approached by SS&C Technologies, Inc. or any of its affiliated companies, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee‑based recruitment services.

SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.