Job Title: Python Data Engineer (Greenfield Build)
Location: Central London (Hybrid - 3 days in office / 2 days remote)
Contract: 12-month Fixed-Term Contract (with benefits + 10% year-end bonus)

Overview

We are working with a leading financial services organisation to hire two Python-focused Data Engineers to support a major greenfield data transformation programme within its Investments and Finance functions.

These roles will sit across Shared Services, working closely with senior investment leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to design and build a consolidated data platform from scratch.

The Opportunity

This is a rare opportunity to join a ground-up build of a strategic data solution. The successful candidates will play a key role in replacing manual data processes with an automated, scalable Python-based architecture, enabling more accurate and consistent investment reporting across the business.

The first phase of the programme will focus heavily on hands-on development, followed by broader collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and transition into business-as-usual operations.

Key Responsibilities
*Build a consolidated data platform from scratch using Python
*Automate existing manual data processes across investment and finance data sets
*Design and implement scalable data solutions to improve reporting accuracy and consistency
*Work closely with senior stakeholders across Investments and Finance
*Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed and operationalise the solution
*Support knowledge transfer and handover into BAU
*Adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment
Technical Skills Required

Essential: *Strong expertise in Python (this is the core requirement)
*Experience in data analytics and data manipulation
*Ability to work with complex, multi-source datasets
Desirable: *Exposure to AI tooling or applied data science techniques
*Experience with Snowflake
*Experience with Databricks (Not essential)
Candidate Profile *Strong Python engineer with a data-focused background
*Comfortable working in greenfield / build-from-scratch environments
*Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
*Able to work across business and technical teams
*Agile and adaptable to changing business priorities
*Industry background is flexible (financial services experience not essential)