Data Engineer - £50,000 - £130,000 plus bonus - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
Are you a talented Data Engineer with a passion for building robust data platforms and pipelines? Join a fast-growing, high-calibre team in the heart of Newcastle, where you’ll work on impactful projects that shape how data drives investment decisions.
Role
This is a unique opportunity to join a newly established venture at an early stage. You’ll help define the culture, shape the technical roadmap, and work alongside some of the brightest minds in data and finance. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoy solving complex problems, this could be the perfect next step.
Key Responsibilities
* Build and Maintain Data Pipelines: Design and develop sophisticated pipelines to ingest data from external vendors, sell-side partners, and other sources into a central data platform
* Platform Development & Testing: Enhance and test the data platform to ensure it meets evolving business needs and maintains high reliability
* Ensure Data Integrity: Maintain the availability and quality of data critical to the investment process
* Collaborate and Innovate: Work closely with internal stakeholders to improve data accessibility and drive innovation through advanced analytics
Key Skills
* Proven experience in data engineering or a related role
* Strong academic background (minimum 2:1 in Computer Science or related field, ideally from a Russell Group university)
* Hedge fund experience is essential
* Proficiency in SQL, Python, AWS, and modern data tools
* Experience with Git, Airflow, and data orchestration
* Strong troubleshooting skills and a track record of improving data reliability
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills
* A self-starter mindset with a passion for learning and continuous improvement
Benefits
* Immediate impact – take ownership of technical products and projects from day one
* Work on high-profile initiatives aligned with global trends and events
* Collaborate with top-tier talent in a dynamic, intellectually stimulating environment
* Gain deep exposure to financial markets and economic systems
* Deliver real business value by working hand-in-hand with end users
* Challenge the status quo and drive innovation through technical excellence
Interview Process
1. CV Review
2. Codility Coding Challenge – Showcase your programming skills
3. Aptitude Test – Speed-based assessment
4. Management Interviews – Technical and cultural fit
5. Team Technical Interview – Deep dive with future teammates
If this role aligns with your experience and you’re looking for an opportunity to contribute to a high-calibre team working on impactful, technically challenging projects, we’d welcome your application. It’s a strong fit for engineers who want meaningful ownership and the chance to shape a modern data function.
If you would like a confidential discussion to learn more, please free to share your CV with Demetrious (dvassiliou@chisquare-group.com).
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