Data and AI Engineer

Nigel Frank; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Collaborative engineering culture

Exposure to various industries

Job summary

Nigel Frank is seeking a Data & AI Engineer to work on high-impact projects in Newcastle or Manchester. This hybrid role involves designing and maintaining data pipelines, integrating data sources, and developing AI solutions. Candidates should possess strong programming skills in Python and SQL, and have experience in the data engineering space. The position offers structured development opportunities and the chance to work with diverse industries. The salary is up to £50,000, contingent on security clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Data Engineer, Data Developer, AI Engineer or similar role.
• Experience building and maintaining data pipelines.
• Exposure to cloud data platforms, data warehouses, or big data technologies.

Responsibilities

• Designing and building scalable data pipelines, datasets, and data models.
• Integrating data from multiple structured and unstructured sources.
• Developing advanced analytics, machine learning and AI solutions where appropriate.
• Building Generative AI solutions using large language models and prompt/context engineering.
• Ensuring data quality, reliability, and performance through testing and monitoring.
• Optimising data and model performance for scale and efficiency.

Skills

Programming skills in Python

Strong SQL skills

Building and maintaining data pipelines

Cloud data platforms

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication of technical concepts

Job description

Data & AI Engineer - Up to £50,000

Location: Newcastle or Manchester - Hybrid

Security Clearance: UK SC eligibility required

The Opportunity

We are supporting a leading organisation within the Technology and Data space that deliver large-scale, technology-enabled transformations. This team specialises in building modern, data-driven solutions that enable better decision-making, automation, and innovation.

This role is ideal for a Data Engineer or AI Engineer who enjoys working across the full data lifecycle and wants to build practical, scalable solutions using modern data and AI technologies.

The Role

As a Data & AI Engineer, you will design, build and maintain data pipelines, analytical platforms and AI-enabled capabilities that support business‑critical use cases. You will work closely with analysts, engineers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into robust, production‑ready solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Designing and building scalable data pipelines, datasets, and data models
• Integrating data from multiple structured and unstructured sources
• Developing advanced analytics, machine learning and AI solutions where appropriate
• Building Generative AI solutions using large language models and prompt/context engineering
• Ensuring data quality, reliability, and performance through testing and monitoring
• Optimising data and model performance for scale and efficiency

Required Experience & Skills

• Proven experience in a Data Engineer, Data Developer, AI Engineer or similar role
• Strong programming skills in Python and SQL
• Experience building and maintaining data pipelines
• Exposure to cloud data platforms, data warehouses, or big data technologies
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders

Security & Compliance

Appointment to this role is subject to eligibility for and successful attainment of UK Security Check (SC) clearance

Working Model

Hybrid working with a Manchester or Newcastle base

Why Apply?

• Work on high-impact, enterprise-scale data and AI initiatives
• Gain exposure to a wide variety of industries and complex systems
• Be part of a collaborative, inclusive engineering culture
• Access structured career development, training and progression opportunities