Smart4 Energy
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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
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
Partner with FP&A teams and external consultants to deliver robust, performant forecasting solutions
Provide technical guidance on backlog items and architectural decisions
Act as a
senior escalation point (Tier‑3)
for critical incidents and complex production issues
Governance & Best Practices
Establish and promote engineering standards, testing frameworks, and performance monitoring
Contribute to documentation, runbooks, and knowledge‑sharing initiatives
Mentor junior developers and data engineers, raising overall engineering maturity
Ensure ongoing maintenance, upgrades, and enhancements are delivered with minimal disruption
Required Experience & Skills (Must‑Have)
Strong experience building
high‑performance, data‑intensive systems
Deep understanding of
financial models, FP&A processes, or large‑scale computational engines
Hands‑on experience with
data integration and management
in cloud or hybrid environments
Experience optimising computation through parallelisation and performance tuning techniques
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage technical and business stakeholders
Proven technical leadership and mentoring capability
Experience & Background
10+ years
of professional software engineering experience
Demonstrated success delivering or maintaining
financial modelling or forecasting platforms
Prior experience within financial services, ideally:
Insurance (Life & Annuities)
Investments
Asset or Wealth Management
Experience working with large datasets, analytics platforms, or data‑driven systems
Solid understanding of DevOps practices and ability to explain them to non‑technical stakeholders
Nice to Have
Cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure, Redshift, Snowflake)
Exposure to
AI / ML integration
within financial or computational systems
Experience with data visualisation or reporting tools
Contract & Eligibility Information
This is a
contract role
Valid US work authorisation is required at the start of the engagement
No additional contractor benefits are provided
Company‑issued equipment
will be supplied
Engagement is aligned to a long‑term FP&A transformation programme
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Information Technology
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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
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
Partner with FP&A teams and external consultants to deliver robust, performant forecasting solutions
Provide technical guidance on backlog items and architectural decisions
Act as a
senior escalation point (Tier‑3)
for critical incidents and complex production issues
Governance & Best Practices
Establish and promote engineering standards, testing frameworks, and performance monitoring
Contribute to documentation, runbooks, and knowledge‑sharing initiatives
Mentor junior developers and data engineers, raising overall engineering maturity
Ensure ongoing maintenance, upgrades, and enhancements are delivered with minimal disruption
Required Experience & Skills (Must‑Have)
Strong experience building
high‑performance, data‑intensive systems
Deep understanding of
financial models, FP&A processes, or large‑scale computational engines
Hands‑on experience with
data integration and management
in cloud or hybrid environments
Experience optimising computation through parallelisation and performance tuning techniques
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage technical and business stakeholders
Proven technical leadership and mentoring capability
Experience & Background
10+ years
of professional software engineering experience
Demonstrated success delivering or maintaining
financial modelling or forecasting platforms
Prior experience within financial services, ideally:
Insurance (Life & Annuities)
Investments
Asset or Wealth Management
Experience working with large datasets, analytics platforms, or data‑driven systems
Solid understanding of DevOps practices and ability to explain them to non‑technical stakeholders
Nice to Have
Cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure, Redshift, Snowflake)
Exposure to
AI / ML integration
within financial or computational systems
Experience with data visualisation or reporting tools
Contract & Eligibility Information
This is a
contract role
Valid US work authorisation is required at the start of the engagement
No additional contractor benefits are provided
Company‑issued equipment
will be supplied
Engagement is aligned to a long‑term FP&A transformation programme
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Information Technology
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Smart4 Energy by 2x
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