Back End Software Engineer

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne

Company
Our client is a leading organisation with strong roots in management consultancy, working in partnership with a major investment firm to deliver innovative technology solutions. They are committed to attracting exceptional talent and creating an intellectually stimulating environment. The business values collaboration, curiosity, and technical excellence, offering the opportunity to join at an early stage and help shape its culture.
Role

We are seeking a Back End Software Engineer to join a dynamic and growing team based in Newcastle upon Tyne. This position involves working closely with business stakeholders to design and deliver robust technology solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ownership of technical products and projects, engaging with a wide range of business functions.
• Exercising judgement to understand true business needs beyond stated requirements.
• Challenging current systems and processes to achieve technical excellence and innovation.
• Keeping abreast of industry and technology trends to remain at the forefront of what is possible.
• Working in a highly collaborative environment alongside clients, data and AI analysts, and developers.

Technical Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years' experience in software development.
• Strong back-end skills in Python programming, including testing methodologies and automated test frameworks (e.g., pytest).
• Experience in web application server development.
• Familiarity with CI/CD for automated build and testing.
• Experience deploying and configuring cloud environments (Azure or AWS preferred).
• Exposure to SQL databases (Postgre
  
  SQL desirable).
• Experience with Django or similar web frameworks.
• Consultancy or project-based experience with client-facing exposure is preferred.
• Financial services experience is advantageous.

Important Note:This role requires five days per week in the office. Remote or hybrid working is not possible.

Person

We are looking for exceptional individuals who combine strong technical expertise with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Candidates must demonstrate:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• A proactive approach to learning and innovation.
• Strong commercial awareness and commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.

Academic Criteria:

• ABB or better at A-level.
• A 2:1 degree or higher, preferably in Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Ideally from a Russell Group University (or global equivalent).

Why Apply?

• Salaries offered are above market rate.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact projects alongside world-class talent.
• A chance to influence culture and technical direction from the ground up.
• Exposure to financial markets and global economic trends.