Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
Edinburgh
Summary: The Developer (SQL / Python) role involves supporting regulatory and operational systems for a leading financial services institution. This position requires designing and maintaining Python-based tools and SQL workflows to enhance compliance functions. The developer will work within a cross-functional technology team to create automated, data-driven solutions. The contract is for 6 months with a possibility of extension and offers hybrid working arrangements in Edinburgh.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop automated Python tools for regulatory workflows and data validation
- Write and optimise SQL queries for data extraction, controls, and reporting
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define and deliver technical solutions
- Support version control, testing, and deployment using Git and Azure DevOps
- Promote best practices and assist junior developers where needed
Key Skills:
- Strong hands-on Python development, ideally in a financial or regulated setting
- Proficient in SQL with experience handling large, complex datasets
- Solid understanding of object-oriented programming and automated testing
- Familiar with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and collaborative development tools
- Confident working independently and engaging with non-technical users
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Edinburgh
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Developer (SQL / Python)
Competitive Day Rate (Inside IR35)
6-Month Contract (View to extend this)
Edinburgh (Hybrid Working)
Posted 30/07/25
CVs Required ASAP
Meraki Talent is working with a globally recognized financial services institution to secure a contract SQL / Python Developer to support regulatory and operational systems. This is a high-impact role within a cross-functional technology team, responsible for building out automated, data-driven solutions across complex reporting frameworks.
This position focuses on designing and maintaining robust Python-based tools and SQL-driven workflows to support key compliance functions. You'll collaborate with internal teams and work hands-on with large data sets to build scalable, reliable systems.
Responsibilities of the Developer (SQL / Python)
- Develop automated Python tools for regulatory workflows and data validation
- Write and optimise SQL queries for data extraction, controls, and reporting
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define and deliver technical solutions
- Support version control, testing, and deployment using Git and Azure DevOps
- Promote best practices and assist junior developers where needed
- Strong hands-on Python development, ideally in a financial or regulated setting
- Proficient in SQL with experience handling large, complex datasets
- Solid understanding of object-oriented programming and automated testing
- Familiar with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and collaborative development tools
- Confident working independently and engaging with non-technical users
At Meraki, we're passionate about tech, talent, and getting it right. Is this your next contract?
Rory wants: Python, SQL, Automation, Data, Regulation, Developer
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