Data Engineer - Neptune North

University of Illinois Research Park; Champaign (IL); In loco; USD 75.000 - 150.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Neptune North is seeking a Data Engineer to build and maintain scalable data pipelines and platforms that support advanced analytics for clients in finance and consulting sectors.

You will work with data scientists, consultants, and clients to ensure data is available, reliable, and of high quality, while adopting new analytics technologies and best practices.

Competenze

• 3–6 years of experience as a data engineer or related role.
• Degree in Computer Science or a quantitative field, GPA 3.3+.
• Expertise designing data-intensive apps and pipelines with tool flexibility.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL, writing clean, performant code for big data.
• Experience with Spark, Databricks, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), Airflow.
• Knowledge of modern dev practices: CI/CD, IaC, version control.
• Ability to test and troubleshoot data products to improve quality.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Interest in financial services, risk management, or consulting is a plus.

Mansioni

• Design and maintain scalable data pipelines and data-intensive systems.
• Collaborate with data scientists, consultants, and clients to enable analytics.
• Develop and test data products; ensure reliability and quality.
• Drive innovation by adopting advanced analytics technologies.

Conoscenze

Data engineering

Python

SQL

Spark

Databricks

AWS

Azure

GCP

Airflow

CI/CD

Infrastructure as code

Testing

Communication

Formazione

CS or quantitative field, GPA ≥3.3

Strumenti

Spark

Databricks

AWS

Azure

GCP

Airflow

CI/CD

Infrastructure as Code

Descrizione del lavoro

Neptune North was founded in 2024 as a joint venture between Oliver Wyman, a global leader in management consulting and part of the NYSE-listed Marsh, and Rokos Capital Management, a global alternative investment fund manager. Our people are exceptional technical experts, who thrive on exploiting leading-edge technologies to solve the most complex problems.

We provide bespoke technology solutions to businesses operating in the banking and financial services, private capital and defence industries.

Our working environment is founded on principles of trust, collaboration and shared purpose. We pride ourselves both on the high calibre of our people, and on the supportive workplace they create, where each individual is given autonomy to grow and thrive.

From our headquarters in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, we operate across our international office network. We are expanding rapidly, building teams in key markets to stay close to our clients and talent.

About the Role

• We are looking for exceptional talent with excellent communication skills

• Collaboration is key, both internally and with our clients. We believe we do our best work when we are together and working hand in hand with business users

• Curiosity is something we embrace and value highly

• We want people who are positive and passionate, have proven problem solving capabilities, can work quickly to find solutions to complex challenges and unlock big opportunities

• People need to be able to take ownership and be trusted to deliver, going the extra mile

• We want people who are highly motivated and have a high desire to learn

• Final salary dependent on experience, with the expectation ranging between $75-$150K/year

Requirements

• 3-6 years of experience as a data engineer or a related role

• A degree obtained in Computer Science or a quantitative field, with a minimum GPA of 3.3, and a prior strong academic background

• Expertise in designing and building data intensive applications and pipelines, with an open mindset on choice of tools

• Proficiency in one or more programming language (projects are often based around Python and SQL) with a focus on writing clean and performant code to handle large volumes of data

• Experience in some or all of:

  • Distributed computing for data intensive work such as Spark and Databricks

  • Cloud platforms including AWS, Azure and GCP

  • Orchestration tools like Airflow

  • Modern development practices including version control, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code

• Ability to test and troubleshoot data products with a track record of improving data reliability and quality

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively and openly within a team-based environment

• Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, and eager to learn new technologies and methodologies

• Interest and experience in financial services, risk management, or consulting is a plus

Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join the Neptune North engineering team.

This role involves building and maintaining scalable data intensive systems, pipelines and platforms that support advanced analytics and modelling for our clients. You will work closely with data scientists, consultants, and clients to enable impactful decision‑making by ensuring data is available, reliable, and of high‑quality.

Key Expectations:

• Data Pipeline Development: Design and develop sophisticated data pipelines to import data from internal and external sources and seamlessly integrate into data platforms.
• Development & Testing: Contribute to existing and new data products to ensure they align with ever‑changing business requirements. Test systems regularly to confirm their effectiveness and perform troubleshooting when necessary.
• Maintenance & Data Reliability: Ensure systems are well‑maintained, enabling uninterrupted access to crucial data. Continuously verify data quality and integrity to support decision making.
• Continuous Improvement & Collaboration: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to streamline data accessibility and usability. Drive innovation by adopting advanced analytics technologies and methodologies.

Interview Process

CV Review > Codility Exercise > Aptitude Test > Interviews

1. Coding Challenge – We would like to get a better sense of your programming potential. You will be sent some questions hosted by Codility to be completed at a time that suits you.

2. Aptitude Test – You will complete a speed‑driven aptitude assessment.

3. Management Interviews – You will meet with members of our Technology Management Team. These will be a combination of technical questions and an assessment of team and cultural fit.

4. Team Technical Interview – As a final step you will meet 1-2 other team members for a technical interview.

Must be US Citizen to apply.

At Neptune North we are committed to cultivating a work environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion at its core. We believe that our people’s diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences will help us to attract, develop, and retain top talent.

We will not discriminate against any individual based on their gender, age, race/ethnicity, identification as an LGTBQIA+ individual, religion, or disability (or any other characteristic protected by relevant local law).