Salary: £100,000 - 100,000 per year Requirements: Minimum 2.1 BSc from a top tier university in Computer Science or a similar technical/scientific discipline Minimum A A B grades at A-level Commercial Data Engineering experience Strong understanding of modern data engineering best practices Experience with Databricks, ideally also Azure Familiarity with SQL, Apache Spark, and Python including PySpark and Pandas Excellent communication skills Collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for shaping a start-up role Responsibilities: Work closely with front office teams to understand and define data needs Develop and operate the firms data platform using in-house and third-party tools Analyze and automate data-related processes Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and reduce manual intervention Build and maintain data pipelines from various external providers Ensure seamless integration of high-quality data into the core platform Curate and manage internal and external datasets for analytical and operational requirements Design and implement best-practice data models and architectures Establish and enforce data standards and quality controls Technologies: Azure Databricks Python PySpark SQL Spark pandas Cloud Support More: We are a start-up Investment Management firm located in Central Newcastle, working closely with an established Hedge Fund client and enjoying significant growth potential. Our team benefits from a competitive salary, a bonus structure, 25 days of holiday, Bupa healthcare, and a generous pension contribution. We promote continuous career development and foster a social team atmosphere with a range of events and an early finish for drinks on Fridays. Our brand new offices provide fantastic views and are equipped with amenities such as onsite showers. We value diversity in our workplace and are an equal opportunities employer. last updated 17 week of 2026