Python Developer *6 month FTC*

6 month FTC

As our Python Developer (Data Products), you’ll turn data and insight into intuitive, scalable applications that help our people make better, data-driven decisions. Using Python, Streamlit and SQL, you’ll build self-service data products that make complex information easier to access and use across Saga.

Job Introduction

Python Developer

£65,000 - £70,000 per annum

London Hybrid

6 month FTC

As our Python Developer (Data Products), you’ll turn data and insight into intuitive, scalable applications that help our people make better, data-driven decisions. Using Python, Streamlit and SQL, you’ll build self-service data products that make complex information easier to access and use across Saga.

Working alongside stakeholders, analysts, data scientists and engineers, you’ll bring ideas to life, improve efficiency and create real business value. You’ll also help shape how we build data products at Saga, sharing your expertise and championing great software development practices along the way.

This is a great opportunity to join a team that’s helping Saga make the most of its data, putting trusted insight into the hands of our people and supporting better decisions for our customers. You’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference while helping us build and evolve our data product capability for the future.

This role requires you to be working from our London Kings Cross office every Tuesday, as well as monthly trips to our Folkestone, Kent office.

Role Responsibility

As our Python Developer, you will be responsible for designing, building and deploying scalable data products and applications using Python, Streamlit and SQL that enable self-service analytics and support business decision-making.

• Developing intuitive and user-friendly solutions that translate complex data into accessible insights and drive adoption across the business.
• Working closely with business stakeholders, analysts, data scientists and engineers to gather requirements, prioritise development and deliver solutions aligned to business objectives. Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Applying software development best practices including testing, version control, documentation and code review to ensure solutions are reliable, maintainable and fit for purpose.
• Ensuring applications are built on trusted, high-quality data sources, collaborating with Data Engineering and Technology teams to resolve data and integration issues.
• Operating effectively within an agile environment, contributing to sprint planning, iterative development and continuous delivery.
• Sharing expertise and best practices with colleagues, supporting the development of Python, Streamlit and data product capabilities across the team.
• Staying abreast of emerging technologies, development approaches and industry trends, identifying opportunities to enhance data products, improve efficiency and deliver greater business value.

The Ideal Candidate

You’ll have proven commercial experience as a Python Developer, Data Product Developer, Analytics Engineer or similar role.

It is essential that you have experience building and deploying data products and self-service analytics applications using Python, Streamlit and SQL.

• Strong experience working with cloud data platforms (preferably Snowflake) and large-scale datasets.
• Experience delivering products through the full development lifecycle, from requirements and prototyping to deployment and support.
• Proven ability to transform analytical models, data assets and business requirements into user-friendly, production-ready solutions.
• Experience collaborating with technical and business stakeholders in agile, cross-functional environments.
• Experience applying software engineering best practices, including testing, source control, code review and documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and continuously improve product performance and
• Experience mentoring colleagues and promoting knowledge sharing and best practices
• Confident holding a technical position with third-party suppliers and Group colleagues, constructively

Saga Values: Make it Happen, Do the Right Thing, Customer First, Excellence Every Day, Our People Make Us Special

Package Description

At Saga we recognise that our people make us special. We believe our colleagues deserve rewards for the excellence they demonstrate every single day, that’s why we have put together an amazing benefits package for all colleagues.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE FOR THIS ROLE

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional leave - 5 extra days
• Pension scheme matched up to 10%
• Company performance related annual bonus - Up to 5%
• Life assurance policy on joining us, 4 x salary
• Wellbeing programme
• Colleague discounts including family discounts on cruises, holidays and insurance
• Range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Grandparents leave
• Income protection
• Access to Saga Academy, our bespoke learning platform

About The Company

Over the past 75 years we have become the UK's specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50 in the UK. We’re the most trusted brand amongst UK consumers in this demographic, recognised for high-quality products and exceptional standards of service. Our product portfolio includes cruises, holidays, insurance, personal finance products andour Saga Magazine.

Our focus on delivering exceptional products and service empowers our colleagues to create moments that are personal and special for our customers and for each other and our values underpin our approach and help guide us to deliver our purpose.

We’re committed to making sure that colleagues can be their best, be themselves and make a difference – more than anywhere else. We have done this by creating a truly inclusive culture, where all colleagues can bring their full and authentic selves to work and be treated with dignityand respect in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.

Thanks to our people, Saga was awarded with a Gold for Best Customer Centric Culture in 2025. This is testament to the great culture we’ve built together. This award belongs to all our colleagues who collectively make Saga a fantastic place to work.

We are champions of age inclusivity and signatories of the Age‑Friendly Employer Pledge, we are proud of our multigenerational teams we have in place. We’re also a committed Disability Confident employer and ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. Your application will have fair consideration, and you’ll receive personal communication throughout your applicant journey when you apply to join Saga.