Data Engineer
Requirements
Candidates should have 3-6 years of experience in data engineering and a strong academic background, typically a 2:1 or above. Proficiency in SQL, Python, and cloud platforms like AWS is essential, along with experience in building data pipelines.
Job Description
The Opportunity:
A high‑growth, technology‑led organisation is seeking a talented Data Engineer to join its rapidly expanding team in Newcastle upon Tyne. Formed as a joint venture between a leading global management consultancy and a top‑tier hedge fund, the business is building a centre of excellence focused on delivering advanced data and technology solutions across financial services and beyond.
In under two years, the organisation has scaled from zero to over 150 people, attracting exceptional talent from across the UK and internationally. With ambitious growth plans and a reputation for hiring only the very best, this is a rare opportunity to work at the cutting edge of data engineering—within a hedge fund environment—without the need to relocate to London.
The Role:
As a Data Engineer, you will play a central role in designing, building and evolving a sophisticated central data platform that underpins critical investment decisions and analytics capability.
Working within a high‑performing Data Analytics team, your focus will be on delivering robust, scalable pipelines, maintaining data integrity, and continuously enhancing the platform to meet evolving business needs.
This is a hands‑on role in a fast‑paced, intellectually demanding environment where you will collaborate closely with technical experts and business stakeholders, contributing directly to high‑impact outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop high‑quality data pipelines, integrating data from external vendors and internal sources into a central platform.
- Enhance and evolve platform architecture to meet complex and changing analytical requirements.
- Ensure the reliability, quality and availability of data critical to investment processes.
- Monitor, test and troubleshoot platform performance to maintain operational excellence.
- Work collaboratively with stakeholders to improve data accessibility and usability.
- Contribute to continuous improvement, adopting modern tools, technologies and best practices.
About You:
We are looking for a highly capable, intellectually curious Data Engineer who thrives in a high‑performance environment. You will be motivated, detail‑oriented and comfortable taking ownership of complex technical challenges.
You are likely to bring:
- 3–6 years’ experience in data engineering or a related field.
- A strong academic background, typically a 2:1 or above from a leading university.
- Excellent A‑Level results (or equivalent), demonstrating consistent academic achievement.
- Proven expertise in building and optimising data pipelines.
- Strong technical capability in SQL, Python and cloud platforms such as AWS.
- Experience with tools such as Git and Airflow.
- A track record of improving data quality, reliability and platform performance.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a collaborative team.
- A proactive mindset, with a genuine passion for learning and solving complex problems.
Please note: Sponsorship can be offered to suitable candidates
Education
["bachelor degree"]
Skills
About Nigel Wright Recruitment
Our ambition is to be the leading professional recruitment business in the North of England. We aim to achieve this by connecting great people to great opportunities. We have particular focus on recruiting professionals across the North East, Yorkshire and North West from our offices in Manchester, Leeds, Teesside and Newcastle upon Tyne. Our people are sector specialists with expertise in a specific discipline. This focus is unique and ensures extensive market understanding which enables us to access the best talent. Clients value how we understand them, communicate honestly, and deliver on promises. We live by our values of service excellence, integrity, team working, and a passion for winning because this leads to great customer experiences. Having capable Consultants with aligned values mean clients and candidates trust us to deliver results. Our colleagues, values and specialisms make your experiences with us unique. Clients trust us to quickly attract the highest calibre and most suitable candidates first time. 1. Trusted to access the best candidates. 2. Trusted to represent your employer brand. 3. Trusted to deliver results. 4. Trusted to solve your recruitment challenges. Our reputation is for recruiting permanent and interim executive, finance, sales, marketing, IT, HR, Business Support, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Engineering roles across all sectors and levels – whilst providing excellent service to clients and candidates alike. Our Group’s capabilities support national and international search. We are also the number 1 consumer sector search specialists in Europe and have 12 offices serving the market. A further office in New York is helping European and US businesses expand in North America.
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