Python Engineer / Data Modeller

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We are looking for candidates with strong Python development experience, ideally including FastAPI, who can turn complex regulatory and metadata requirements into robust, platform-ready solutions. Data modelling experience would be a nice to have, not essential. What You'll Do Develop high-quality Python solutions using FastAPI, with Pydantic for schema definition, validation, serialisation and API-ready data structures. Build reusable Python libraries and automation patterns supporting data ingestion, governance workflows, data quality, lineage and reporting at enterprise scale. Design solutions to process and govern large-scale financial and risk data sets, with attention to performance, data integrity and regulatory control requirements. Work with APIs, JSON, YAML and SQL, using AI-assisted coding tools responsibly to improve delivery, reviewing all outputs for security, compliance and maintainability. Required Skills and Experience Strong Python development skills with a minimum of 7 years' professional experience, including practical delivery using FastAPI and Pydantic for API development, schema design and validation, alongside JSON, YAML, REST APIs and SQL. Knowledge of data architecture and modern engineering practices including Git-based development, code review, automated testing and CI/CD concepts. Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude or Cursor, with the ability to validate and productionise generated outputs responsibly. Financial services experience, ideally within a large banking or financial institution, in risk, compliance, regulatory reporting or technology risk environments. Based in Glasgow or wider Scotland, able to commit to three days per week on-site. Data governance, data management or cloud certifications. Good to Have Experience with data modelling, metadata management, data taxonomies, lineage, data quality, business glossaries or governance workflow design. Understanding of financial services regulatory frameworks such as BCBS 239, GDPR, DORA, MiFID or Solvency II. Knowledge of data mesh, data products or domain-driven design concepts. 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