Salary: £40,000 - 70,000 per year Requirements: First class academic record, minimum 2.1 BSc from a top-tier university in Computer Science or similar field Minimum AAB grades at A-level Commercial Data Engineering experience with SQL, Apache Spark, and Python (including PySpark and Pandas) Good understanding of modern data engineering best practices Ideally, experience with Azure and Data Bricks Excitement to join a start-up and influence your role Collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills Responsibilities: Work closely with front office teams to define their data needs Contribute to the development and operation of the firms data platform Analyze and automate data-related processes to streamline workflows Build and maintain data pipelines from various external providers Ensure seamless integration of high-quality data into core platforms Curate and manage internal and external datasets for analytical and operational needs Design and implement best-practice data models and architectures Establish and enforce data standards and quality controls Technologies: Azure Python PySpark SQL Spark pandas Cloud Support More: We are a start-up Investment Management firm based in brand new Central Newcastle offices, backed by an established Hedge Fund client and positioned for significant growth. Our team enjoys a competitive salary package up to £120k, bonus opportunities, 25 days of holiday, Bupa healthcare, and a generous pension contribution. We promote continuous career development and foster a social atmosphere with various team events and early finishes for drinks on Fridays. We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace. last updated 9 week of 2026