As a Python Data Expert at SS&C, you will play a key role in the Data Platform, shaping hedge fund administration technology, streamlining daily workflows, and enhancing reporting for fund accountants, investment managers, clients, and investors. You will be part of a dedicated and passionate team driven by intellectual curiosity, problem-solving, and a commitment to delivering impactful solutions. Join us to grow and learn while practising continuous integration and delivery, leveraging the agile methodology, and building high-quality, valuable features using a test-driven approach.
Responsibilities
* Lead the design, development, and implementation of high-performance Java-based applications and microservices for digital investment products.
* Collaborate closely with product management, UX/UI designers, and other developers to deliver high-quality software that meets client requirements.
* Drive the adoption of best practices in coding, testing, and software architecture to ensure high standards of code quality, performance, and scalability.
* Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, coding, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
* Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers, promoting continuous learning and professional development within the team.
* Conduct code reviews, ensuring adherence to established coding standards and architectural guidelines.
* Stay updated with emerging technologies, tools, and industry trends to improve SS&C\'s digital product offerings continuously.
* Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the application stack, ensuring minimal disruption to the business.
* Contribute to the strategic planning of the Digital Development function, identifying opportunities for innovation and process improvement.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
* 6+ years of hands-on experience in AI & Python development, with expertise in Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
* Ability to design and build end-to-end applications and API integrations.
* Experience with relational databases such as MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and MySQL.
* Expertise in DevOps practices, including Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions.
* Deep understanding of microservices architecture and distributed computing principles.
* Strong knowledge of security best practices in software development.
* Familiarity with data analytics and visualisation tools such as Snowflake, Looker, Tableau, or Power BI.
* Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and within a team.
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Desirable experience: 1-2 years working with small and large language models (SLMs and LLMs) and AI model development.
* Experience with supervised fine-tuning, reinforcement learning from human feedback (RLHF), prompt tuning, parameter-efficient fine-tuning (e.g., LoRA, adapters), and knowledge distillation.
* Experience with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG).
* Experience working in the financial industry.
Benefits
* Your Future: Professional Development Reimbursement, including access to SS&C University
* Work/Life Balance: Competitive holiday scheme
* Your Wellbeing: Competitive benefits designed to support the well-being of our staff
* Diversity & Inclusion: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity
* Training: Hands-On, Team-Customised throughout your career
SS&C is anEqual Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.
As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, with 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds to enable us to bring diverse perspectives to our thinking and conversation. If applicable, to further explore this opportunity, please apply directly with us through our Careers page on our corporate website at www.ssctech.com/careers.
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