Data Engineer

Radiant Financial; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech-driven financial firm in Newcastle is seeking a Data Engineer and Full Stack Developer to enhance their data strategy and drive the development of a bespoke web application. The ideal candidate will have expertise in React, Next.js, and Microsoft Azure, along with experience in delivering integrated, data-driven applications. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible hybrid working, and excellent benefits including 28 days holiday.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible hybrid working

Early Friday finish at 2:15pm

Birthday day off

Income protection (up to 5 years)

MediCash benefits (24/7 GP access, retail discounts)

4x salary death-in-service cover

5% employer-matched pension

Access to the Radiant Academy for career development

Performance-based bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in combined full-stack and data engineering roles.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure is essential.
• Experience embedding Power BI dashboards into web applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory and Synapse.
• Collaborate with frontend/backend teams to expose transformed data via NestJS APIs.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Docker, and Git.

Skills

React

Next.js

NestJS

Node.js

SQL

Microsoft Fabric

Azure

Apache Spark

Python

Power BI

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Tools

Azure DevOps

Docker

Git

Microsoft Purview

Job description

Data Engineer and Full Stack Developer

Department: IT
Employment Type:Full-Time
Location: Newcastle (Hybrid)
Salary:Competitive, depending on experience

About the Role

We are looking for a talentedData Engineer + Full Stack Developerto help drive the next phase ofProject Helios—our bespoke web application and data platform. This is a pivotal, cross-functional role where you’ll shape and implement our data strategy, working at the intersection of data engineering, cloud infrastructure, and full-stack development.

You’ll enhance data ingestion pipelines, build scalable data models, and ensure seamless integration into bothPower BIand ourReact/Next.jsweb application. Collaborating closely with ourGroup Data and Technology Lead, you’ll help centralise client, revenue, and review workflows—powered byMicrosoft FabricandAzure.

Key Responsibilities

Data Platform Development

• Design and maintain scalableETL/ELT pipelinesusingAzure Data FactoryandSynapse.
• Model and store data usingDelta Lake / OneLake, with governance and lineage viaMicrosoft Purview.
• Integrate third-party APIs (e.g.Intelligent Office,AJ Bell,Transact) into the platform.

Full-Stack Integration

• Collaborate with frontend/backend teams to expose transformed data viaNestJS APIs.
• EmbedPower BIdatasets and visualisations intoReact/Next.jsUI components.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across data pipelines and application layers.

Cloud, DevOps & Governance

• Contribute toCI/CDpipelines usingAzure DevOps,Docker, andGit.
• Implement secure credential management and monitoring viaAzure Key Vault.
• Document architecture, data flows, and technical processes across the stack.

Innovation & Collaboration

• Partner with analytics, architecture, and engineering teams to enhance data-driven product experiences.
• Continuously improve ingestion, modelling, and integration processes within theMicrosoft Fabricecosystem.

What We’re Looking For

Technical Expertise

• Proficient inReact,Next.js,NestJS, andNode.js.
• Strong experience in data orchestration, modelling, and integration into web applications.
• Hands-on withMicrosoft Fabric(Pipelines, Lakehouse, Warehouses) andAzureservices.
• Skilled inSQL(T-SQL preferred) and eitherApache SparkorPythonfor data engineering.
• Experience embeddingPower BIdashboards into web applications.
• Familiarity with data governance tools likeMicrosoft Purviewand security best practices.

Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience in combined full-stack and data engineering roles.
• Proven track record of delivering integrated, data-driven applications.
• Experience withMicrosoft Azure(essential); Financial Services or Wealth Management background would be an advantage.
• A degree in a relevant subject would be a strong advantage.

Personal Attributes

• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• A “data meets product” mindset with excellent problem-solving ability.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, agile delivery environment.
• High attention to detail and personal integrity.

What’s In It For You?

• 28 days holiday+ bank holidays
• Flexible hybrid working
• Early Friday finishat 2:15pm
• Birthday day off
• Income protection(up to 5 years)
• MediCashbenefits (24/7 GP access, retail discounts)
• 4x salarydeath-in-service cover
• 5% employer-matched pension
• Access to theRadiant Academyfor career development
• Performance-based bonus scheme

Please note: All applicants must be willing to undergo background screening, including police and bankruptcy checks.