Data Engineer, SQL and Databricks

Client Server; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bupa healthcare

25 days holiday

Pension contribution

Job summary

Client Server, a start-up Investment Management firm in Central Newcastle, seeks a data engineer to shape and operate its data platform. You will work with front office teams to define data needs, build pipelines, and ensure high-quality data delivery across the organisation.

The role emphasizes modern data engineering practices, Databricks, Python/PySpark, and SQL expertise, with a collaborative culture and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2.1 BSc degree 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 with a strong understanding of modern data engineering best practices
• Experience with Databricks; Azure experience is ideal
• Proficiency in SQL and technologies such as Apache Spark, Python, including PySpark and Pandas
• Excellent communication skills with a collaborative mindset

Responsibilities

• Work closely with front office teams to understand and define their data needs
• Contribute to the ongoing development and operation of the firms data platform
• Analyse and automate data-related processes to streamline workflows
• Build and maintain data pipelines from various external providers
• Ensure seamless integration of high-quality data into the firms core platform
• Curate and manage both internal and external datasets for analytical and operational support
• Design and implement best-practice data models and architectures
• Establish and enforce data standards and quality controls to maintain data integrity and reliability

Skills

Data engineering

Communication skills

SQL

Education

2.1 BSc in Computer Science or similar

Tools

Databricks

Azure

Python

PySpark

Pandas

SQL

Spark

Job description

Salary: £100,000 - 100,000 per year

Requirements

• Minimum 2.1 BSc degree 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 with a strong understanding of modern data engineering best practices
• Experience with Databricks; Azure experience is ideal
• Proficiency in SQL and technologies such as Apache Spark, Python, including PySpark and Pandas
• Excellent communication skills with a collaborative mindset

Responsibilities

• Work closely with front office teams to understand and define their data needs
• Contribute to the ongoing development and operation of the firms data platform
• Analyse and automate data-related processes to streamline workflows
• Build and maintain data pipelines from various external providers
• Ensure seamless integration of high-quality data into the firms core platform
• Curate and manage both internal and external datasets for analytical and operational support
• Design and implement best-practice data models and architectures
• Establish and enforce data standards and quality controls to maintain data integrity and reliability

Technologies

• Azure
• Databricks
• Support
• Python
• PySpark
• SQL
• Spark
• pandas
• Cloud

More

We are a start-up Investment Management firm located in brand new Central Newcastle offices, offering a fantastic working environment with great views across the city and countryside. We provide a competitive salary of up to £120k, along with a 25-day holiday allowance, Bupa healthcare, and a generous pension contribution. Our culture emphasizes continuous career development and a social atmosphere, with events and early finishes for drinks on Fridays. We believe in a diverse workplace that allows everyone to play to their strengths and embrace learning, and we are committed to equal opportunities for all.

last updated 36 week of 2026