Senior Software Engineer (Python)

Job Description

Senior Developer – FP&A Forecasting & Reporting (Contract)

Industry : Financial Services (Insurance / Investments / FP&A)

Location : Onsite – Boston, MA OR Des Moines, Iowa

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Developer to support a large-scale FP&A Forecasting and Reporting transformation within a financial services environment. This role partners closely with FP&A, Investment, Actuarial, and IT Data teams to design, build, and optimise high-performance forecasting and calculation platforms. You will play a key role in developing scalable, production-grade systems capable of handling complex financial calculations and large data volumes in a fast-paced, enterprise setting. This is a hands-on, senior-level contract role , requiring strong Python engineering expertise and deep exposure to financial data and models.

Key Responsibilities

Platform Development & Optimisation

• Lead the design, development, and optimisation of core systems using Python and Python-based compute environments (Jupyter, VS Code, Databricks)
• Build and enhance FP&A forecasting models, analytics, and data pipelines
• Ensure performance, scalability, and reliability across computation-heavy workloads
• Drive technical innovation, including the use of parallel compute, data vectors, and AI-assisted techniques where appropriate

Collaboration & Delivery

Governance & Best Practices

Required Experience & Skills (Must-Have)

Experience & Background

Prior experience within financial services , ideally :

Nice to Have

Contract & Eligibility Information