Python Developer | Banking

Capco; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Capco is seeking a Senior Data Consultant to lead the growth of its Data practice in Hong Kong, focusing on Python-driven data solutions, pipelines, and analytics for top-tier financial services clients. You will guide project delivery, collaborations with stakeholders, and the expansion of capabilities across cloud, AI, and machine learning.

The role demands extensive Python development experience in Finance, with strong data governance and SDLC/Agile delivery expertise.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Python development within Financial Services.
• Advanced Python for data processing and analytics (Pandas/NumPy).
• Strong data modelling, data warehousing, and governance understanding.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver complex data and analytics transformation projects with Python-based solutions for Financial Services clients.
• Design and maintain Python-driven data pipelines and analytics components.
• Refactor and optimize Python code for performance, scalability, and enterprise standards.

Skills

Python

Data Pipelines

Pandas/NumPy

SDLC

Agile

FinServ domain

Tools

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Prophet

PMCS

Job description

Capco is a global technology and management consultancy specializing in driving digital transformation in the financial services and insurance industries. Capco is committed to providing clients with practical solutions. We offer a globally integrated service with offices in leading financial centers across the globe. We have the people, the vision, and the passion.

We are growing through a significant growth journey, now is a very good time to join us as we expand geographically, increase headcount and disrupt the consulting market across APAC with entrepreneurial and agile thinking.

We are:

• Experts in banking and payments, capital markets and wealth and asset management
• Deep knowledge in financial services offering, including e.g. Finance, Risk and Compliance, Financial Crime, Core Banking etc.
• Committed to growing our business and hiring the best talent to help us get there
• Focus on maintaining our nimble, agile and entrepreneurial culture

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

We are currently seeking a Senior Consultant to support and drive the growth of our Data practice, particularly in our Python Development stream. This is an exciting opportunity to be a leader, in a growing team of data practitioners, where you will be initiating and implementing cutting‑edge data & analytics programmes for top‑tier Financial Services clients.

As a Senior Data Consultant, you will play a key role in building Python‑driven solutions, including application development, system integrations, automation frameworks, and data‑processing platforms, while helping to grow the HK Data Practice and broader Global Data Practice.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and support delivery of complex data and analytics transformation initiatives, with a strong emphasis on Python‑based solution development for Financial Services clients.
• Design, develop, and maintain Python‑driven data pipelines, analytical models, and reusable components that meet business, technical, and governance requirements.
• Enhance and refactor existing Python codebases to improve performance, scalability, and maintainability, ensuring alignment with enterprise data standards.
• Apply Python for data analysis, data modelling, and transformation, supporting downstream reporting, analytics, and AI/ML use cases.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand end‑to‑end user journeys and translate business needs into robust, production‑ready Python solutions.
• Produce clear technical documentation, data artefacts, and analysis outputs to support development teams and client delivery.
• Contribute to the growth of the HK and Global Data Practice, supporting broader capabilities across cloud, AI, and machine learning initiatives.

SKILLS & EXPERTISE

5 years of experience in python development within Financial Services.

Advanced proficiency in python for data processing and analytics, including libraries such as pandas, NumPy, and related frameworks.

Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts, data modelling principles, and data governance standards.

Solid experience working within SDLC and Agile delivery environments as a strong individual contributor.

• Experience with FIS tools, including Prophet and PMCS (configuration, runs, outputs, integration
• CI/CD: automate tests/quality checks in pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions/GitLab/Jenkins)
• Immediately available highly preferred

WHY JOIN CAPCO?

You will work on engaging projects with some of the largest banks in the world, on projects that will transform the financial services industry.