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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Python Developer - **Company:** Synechron - **Location:** Glasgow, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** 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, 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 - **Published:** October 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2998800861-2 ## About the Role * 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. ## 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. ## Related Videos - [Livecoding with AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1201-livecoding-with-ai) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [CI/CD with Github Actions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/856-ci-cd-with-github-actions) - [Python-Based Data Streaming Pipelines Within Minutes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1233-python-based-data-streaming-pipelines-within-minutes) - [ Evaluating AI models for code comprehension](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1462-evaluating-ai-models-for-code-comprehension) - [Inside Bitpanda's Tech Stack: Scaling a European Fintech Leader - Markus Dorner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1979-inside-bitpanda-s-tech-stack-scaling-a-european-fintech-leader-markus-dorner) ## Related Articles - [The 13 Best Python Libraries for Developers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/371-the-13-best-python-libraries-for-developers-in-2025) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [7 good reasons why you should learn Python in 2021](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/19-7-good-reasons-why-you-should-learn-python-in-2021) - [The 7 Most Popular Backend Frameworks for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/403-the-7-most-popular-backend-frameworks-for-developers)