Senior Python Developer

Synechron
Glasgow, UK
3 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
6 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Amazon Web Services Automation of Tests Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Software Quality Code Review Information Systems Continuous Integration Information Engineering Data Governance Serialization
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Data Structures Cursor JSON Python (Programming Language) Metadata Meta-Data Management Data Mesh Software Engineering SQL Databases Systems Integration Unstructured Data YAML Enterprise Data Management Google Cloud Data Ingestion GitHub Copilot Informatica Powercenter Snowflake Git Fastapi Information Technology Data Lineage Collibra Data Management Claude Restful APIs Domain Driven Design GPT Data Pipelines Databricks

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Python Developer / Data Modelling Specialist to design and deliver scalable data governance and metadata solutions in a high-impact technology environment., The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Python, Pydantic, FastAPI, Collibra, data modelling, metadata management, and enterprise data governance. You will work with data, technology, risk, compliance, architecture, and business teams to develop robust, reusable, and regulatory-ready solutions., * Design and maintain enterprise asset models aligned with data governance, metadata, regulatory, and technology risk requirements.

  • Configure Collibra asset types, attributes, relations, domains, communities, workflows, roles, and responsibilities.
  • Develop Python solutions using Pydantic for schema definition, validation, serialization, and configuration-driven modelling.
  • Build reusable libraries and automation patterns for data ingestion, governance workflows, data quality, lineage, integrations, and reporting.
  • Work with REST APIs, JSON, YAML, SQL, and structured and unstructured data.
  • Design solutions for large-scale financial, risk, and regulatory data with a focus on performance, integrity, traceability, and control.
  • Use AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, or Cursor responsibly to improve productivity and code quality.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to translate complex business and regulatory requirements into scalable data solutions.

Requirements

  • 6+ years of professional experience in Python development.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Pydantic, FastAPI, REST APIs, JSON, YAML, and SQL.
  • Experience designing data models, schemas, validation frameworks, and API-ready data structures.
  • Practical experience with Collibra or similar data governance and metadata management platforms.
  • Knowledge of data taxonomies, business glossaries, data lineage, data quality, critical data elements, and governance workflows.
  • Experience in financial services, banking, risk, compliance, regulatory reporting, cyber, fraud, or technology risk.
  • Understanding of Git, code reviews, automated testing, documentation, and CI/CD practices.
  • Strong analytical, communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience with Collibra APIs, workflows, import/export tools, Edge, or Connect integrations.
  • Exposure to Snowflake, Databricks, Azure, AWS, GCP, Informatica, or other enterprise data platforms.
  • Knowledge of data mesh, data products, domain-driven design, and enterprise data marketplaces.
  • Understanding of BCBS 239, GDPR, CCPA, DORA, MiFID, Basel, Solvency II, or similar regulatory frameworks.
  • Data governance, data management, cloud, or related professional certifications., * Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related discipline.

About the company

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative-action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture - promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

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