Newcastle - Data Engineer (All Levels)

Data Engineer - Newcastle upon Tyne

Who We Are

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.

Our Culture

• 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

Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer for our client’s Data Analytics Team. This role involves building data pipelines to the firm’s central data platform as well as development, testing and maintenance of said platform to ensure the availability, reliability, and integrity of data critical to the investment process.

Key Expectations:

• Data Pipeline Development: Design and develop sophisticated data pipelines to import data from external vendors, sell-side partners, and other providers seamlessly into our central data platform.
• Platform Development & Testing: Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of our platform to ensure it aligns with ever-changing business requirements. Test the system regularly to confirm its effectiveness and perform troubleshooting when necessary.
• Platform Maintenance & Data Reliability: Ensure our platform is well-maintained, enabling uninterrupted access to crucial data points. Continuously verify data quality and integrity essential for our investment process.
• Continuous Improvement & Collaboration: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to streamline data accessibility and usability. Drive innovation by adopting advanced analytics technologies and methodologies.

What makes a great candidate

• All levels of experience will be considered
• Expertise in designing and building data pipelines
• Proficient in SQL, Python, AWS and other data management technologies
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git and orchestration tools like Airflow
• Ability to test and troubleshoot data platforms reliably. A track record of improving data reliability and quality
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team-based environment
• Self-starter, detail-oriented, and open to learning new technologies and methodologies
• An Undergraduate Degree in a relevant subject

Why join us?

• Make an impact from day one: we empower and trust our people to leverage and extend their skill sets
• Work on a wide variety of projects alongside exceptionally talented people, often closely correlated to world events and trends
• Deliver demonstrable business value working hand-in-hand with the customer
• Learn from industry experts on how financial markets and world economies work