Python Data Modelling Specialist

Python Data Modelling Specialist

Industry: Investment Banking

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Glasgow (Hybrid - 3 days on-site)

Pay type: PAYE only, no Umbrella

Interviews: On-site

The Role

We are seeking a hands-on Python Data Modelling Specialist to join our Client, a major US Investment Bank in Glasgow on an initial 12 months contract. You will work within a global engineering team supporting mission-critical middle-office systems. The role combines Python development, data modelling, database technologies, messaging platforms such as Kafka, and large-scale modernization initiatives.

It's ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges in a high-performance enterprise environment and wants exposure to strategic transformation projects within a leading global investment bank.

What You'll Do:

• Design & Govern: Build and maintain large-scale asset models aligned with enterprise governance, maintaining them directly within Collibra.
• Develop in Python: Create high-quality data modelling and governance solutions using Pydantic for schema definition, validation, and serialization.
• Automate & Integrate: Build reusable Python libraries for data ingestion, lineage, and reporting across complex JSON, YAML, SQL, and API structures.
• Leverage AI Tools: Innovate responsibly using AI-assisted coding tools (Copilot, Cursor, Claude) to accelerate development productivity, code quality, and testing.

What We Are Looking For:

• Python & Pydantic: 5+ years of professional Python experience, with deep practical knowledge of Pydantic and FastAPI for data validation and schema design.
• Data Governance: Proven background in logical data modelling, data taxonomies, lineage, and enterprise data lifecycles under modern Git/CI/CD practices.
• AI-Assisted Dev: Experience utilizing tools like GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or Cursor to productionize high-quality code.

Desirable: Collibra APIs/Edge integrations; experience with Snowflake, Databricks, or cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP); knowledge of Data Mesh and domain-driven design.

We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require support or adjustments to the recruitment process, our Adjustment Concierge Service is here to help. Please feel free to contact us at adjustments@robertwalters.com to discuss how we can support you.

This position is being recruited on behalf of our client through our Outsourcing service line. Resource Solutions Limited, trading as Robert Walters, acts as an employment business and agency, partnering with top organizations to help them find the best talent. We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities.