Data Engineer

Core-Asset Consulting Ltd
Newcastle upon Tyne
3 days ago
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Job Description

Core-Asset Consulting is recruiting on behalf of a specialist alternative investment firm for an experienced Data Engineer to join their growing technology team in Newcastle.


This role offers the chance to build and maintain critical data pipelines and platforms that underpin investment decision-making. You will work in a collaborative environment, delivering high-quality solutions that support the firm's strategic objectives.


Essential Skills/Experience

  • Experienced Data Engineer or in a closely related technical role.
  • Hedge fund or alternative investment experience is essential.
  • Strong expertise in SQL, Python, AWS, and data management technologies.
  • Familiarity with version control (e.g., Git) and orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow).
  • Proven ability to build, test, and maintain high-quality data pipelines and platforms.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills; self-motivated and detail-oriented.
  • First class degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Core Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain robust data pipelines to integrate data from multiple internal and external sources.
  • Support platform development, testing, and troubleshooting to ensure reliability, performance, and data integrity.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to improve data accessibility, usability, and overall platform functionality.
  • Continuously identify opportunities to implement new technologies and best practices that enhance data operations.

Benefits

  • A highly competitive salary
  • Wider Benefits package

Equal Opportunities

Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter, and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.


Job Reference

Job reference: 16431


To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.


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