Senior Python Developer

Henderson Scott · Glasgow, Scotland

Senior Python Developer at Henderson Scott, based in Glasgow, Scotland, paying £450 - £484 per day. This is a contract role with hybrid working.

Salary
£450 - £484 per day
Location
Glasgow, Scotland · Hybrid
Contract
Contract
Posted
16 hours ago
Closes
10 Oct 2026
Sector
Software Developer

Bang in line with the market for software developer

Reference BBBH142007

About the role


Senior Python Developer - Collibra - Pydantic - FastAPI - 12 month contract - Glasgow Hybrid (3 days onsite)

I am looking for an experienced Python Developer with experience of Collibra to deliver robust data structures, metadata models and automation tools for our client in central Glasgow.

What you'll focus on:

  • Turning regulatory, risk and metadata requirements into asset models and governance patterns the organisation can reuse.
  • Developing Python and Pydantic-based components that support data governance, validation, workflows and integrations.
  • Shaping and configuring Collibra models and operating structures to embed data governance at enterprise scale.
  • Using AI-assisted development tools to improve speed and quality while maintaining security, compliance and accuracy.

What we're looking for:

  • Strong Python development background with hands-on experience of Pydantic and FastAPI for data modelling, validation, schema design, serialisation and API development.
  • Practical experience with JSON, YAML, REST APIs and SQL in data-heavy environments.
  • Extensive experience with Collibra or similar metadata management platforms, including asset model and metamodel design, configuration and governance operating models.
  • Background in metadata and logical data modelling, taxonomies, lineage, data quality, business glossaries, catalogues and governance workflow design.
  • Experience in financial services, ideally banking, risk, compliance, regulatory reporting, cyber, fraud or technology risk, with exposure to large financial data sets.
  • Knowledge of data architecture, enterprise information management, regulated data lifecycles and modern engineering practices such as Git, code review, automated testing, documentation and CI/CD concepts.
  • Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor or similar, with the ability to validate and productionise generated outputs responsibly.
  • Strong analytical and stakeholder skills, with high attention to detail, strong ownership and the ability to work effectively in a busy environment.

Apply now for immediate consideration!

Reference: BBBH142007 · Posted 16 hours ago · Closes 10 Oct 2026 · Listed via Henderson Scott

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