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# Data Engineer

- **Company:** Tyne & Wear
- **Location:** Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Airflow, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Information Engineering, Data Systems, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Software Construction, SQL Databases, Workflow Management Systems, Apache Spark, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Data Management, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines, Databricks
- **Published:** September 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/data-engineer/47385386

## About the Role

Contribute to the development and testing of new and existing data products Troubleshoot and optimise data systems and workflows Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve data accessibility and usability Support the adoption of modern engineering practices and emerging technologies Requirements experience in Data Engineering or a related field Strong programming skills in Python and SQL Experience building scalable data-intensive systems and pipelines Understanding of modern software engineering best practices Excellent communication and collaboration skills Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn and develop Experience in Some or All of the Following Distributed computing technologies such as Spark and Databricks Cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or GCP Workflow orchestration tools such as Airflow CI/CD, version control, and infrastructure as code Experience within financial services, consulting, or risk environments
What's on Offer Opportunity to make an impact from day one Exposure to diverse and challenging projects Ownership and autonomy within technical delivery Collaborative and high-performing team environment Continuous learning and professional development opportunities Modern city-centre working environment in Newcastle #J-18808-Ljbffr

## Description

We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team based in Newcastle city centre. This is an opportunity to work on complex, high-impact projects within a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining scalable data platforms and pipelines that support advanced analytics and decision-making. The Role As a Data Engineer, you will work closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders to develop reliable, scalable, and high-quality data solutions. You will contribute across the full lifecycle of data product development, from architecture and engineering through to testing, optimisation, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Design and develop scalable data pipelines integrating internal and external data sources Build and maintain data-intensive applications and platforms Ensure high standards of data quality, reliability, and integrity


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