Python Software Engineer - Reporting Technology

Selby Jennings; City Of London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking an experienced software engineer to design, build, and maintain regulatory reporting systems in a complex, regulated environment. The role emphasizes Python development, automation tooling, and data quality across SQL databases and cloud services.

You will collaborate with IT, compliance, operations, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions while addressing evolving regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience, focused on Python.
• Experience with Process Automation.
• Experience with SQL and database tooling.
• Experience with derivative products in financial services.
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of modern technologies, architecture and cloud services.
• Experience working with non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop regulatory reporting systems using Python and automation tooling.
• Assess risks and challenges within a changing regulatory environment.
• Develop and manage data quality and assurance utilising database tooling.
• Optimize and improve existing reporting platforms and systems.
• Provide technical support across the wider regulatory environment.
• Partner with IT and compliance stakeholders to ensure quality and requirements are met.

Skills

Python

Process Automation

SQL

Derivative products knowledge

Analytical problem-solving

Cloud services

Stakeholder communication

Job description

You will design, build, and maintain complex technology solutions that underpin regulatory and compliance functions, helping to identify, manage, and mitigate risks within a dynamic and constantly evolving environment. The position offers significant exposure to cross‑functional collaboration, working closely with technology, compliance, operations, and business stakeholders. To be successful, you will have 8+ years of software engineering experience, with strong expertise in Python development and a solid understanding of process automation technologies. Experience delivering scalable, high‑quality solutions within regulated environments would be highly advantageous.

What you'll be doing:

• Design and develop regulatory reporting systems using Python and automation tooling
• Assess risks and challenges within a changing regulatory environment
• Develop and manage data quality and assurance utilising database tooling
• Optimize and improve existing reporting platforms and systems
• Provide technical support across the wider regulatory environment
• Partner with IT and compliance stakeholders to ensure quality and requirements are met

Key Skills:

• 8+ years software development experience, with a focus on Python
• Experience with Process Automation (Ideal)
• Experience with SQL and database tooling
• Experience with derivative products across financial services
• Strong problem-solving skills with an analytical approach
• Knowledge of modern technologies, architecture and cloud services
• Experience working with non-technical stakeholders