Data Engineering Jobs in United Kingdom
There are 5,005 open Data Engineering jobs in United Kingdom on freehire right now. 2,753 of them were posted recently. The skills employers ask for most often are python, sql and data-pipelines.
Salary
| Currency | Period | 25th | Median | 75th | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GBP | year | £65,000 | £85,000 | £94,250 | 274 |
| GBP | day | £500 | £650 | £675 | 54 |
| USD | year | $78,884 | $86,767 | $158,125 | 10 |
From postings that disclose pay. Currencies are counted separately, never converted.
Most requested skills
- python 47%
- sql 46%
- data-pipelines 45%
- cloud 43%
- data-engineering 42%
- analytics 40%
- ai 30%
- azure 28%
How the work is done
- Hybrid 1,142 · 23%
- Remote 216 · 4%
- Onsite 25 · 0%
Visa sponsorship offered in 26% of the 222 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 1,361
- Lead 660
- Principal 176
- Staff 110
- C-level 96
- Junior 76
Who is hiring
- 1000+ employees 415
- 501-1000 employees 208
- 51-200 employees 65
- 11-50 employees 58
- 201-500 employees 12
- 1-10 employees 6
Lead Data Platform Engineer – Cloud Lakehouse & AI Enablement
Lead the design and build of a new AWS cloud data platform from the ground up, enabling analytics, AI, and scalable data flows in a hands-on architecture and delivery role.
Lead Data Engineer — AI-Driven Data & Analytics (Python/Databricks)
The Lead Data Engineer will design and scale data pipelines and analytics platforms to support AI initiatives within a regulated financial environment. The role involves leading technical teams, ensuring SDLC compliance, and managing data governance using Python and Databricks.
Hybrid Data Platform Engineer — Cloud, Databricks & ETL
The Data/Platform Engineer will design cloud data platforms, build scalable pipelines, and manage automation. The role covers the full data lifecycle including architecture, analytics, and governance using SQL, Python, and Databricks.
Data Engineer (AI, Machine Learning & Industrial Analytics)
The Data Engineer will design and develop end-to-end AI and data pipelines for industrial manufacturing applications. The role involves working with Python and PyTorch to process real-time machine data and support scalable, production-ready analytics solutions.
Lead Data Engineer — AI-Driven Cloud Data Solutions
The Lead Data Engineer will design and implement scalable cloud-based data solutions while mentoring teams and managing client relationships. The role involves automating ETL processes and developing CI/CD pipelines across various sectors, with a focus on healthcare.
Senior Real-Time Data Platform Engineer
Design, build, and operate a high-throughput, low-latency data platform delivering real-time market data using Flink, Kafka, Java, and .NET APIs.
BMS Algorithm Data Engineer for Battery Analytics
Data Analysis Engineer developing BMS algorithms and analyzing battery data at the Gaydon site, using statistical methods and machine learning for anomaly detection and predictive maintenance within embedded systems.
Senior Lead Data Engineer - Real-Time Streaming on AWS
Senior Lead Data Engineer at J.P. Morgan in London designing and maintaining scalable real-time streaming data pipelines on AWS using Java and Kafka, with a focus on low-latency processing and data governance.
Fabric Data Platform Engineer — 12-Month FTC (Hybrid)
The Fabric Data Platform Engineer will design, build, and operate an enterprise data platform using Microsoft Fabric to support analytics and AI services. This role involves implementing end-to-end data pipelines and managing governance and security within the Azure ecosystem.
Data Engineer III - Python, Databricks - Senior Associate
Data Engineer building ELT pipelines, data models, and analytics solutions using Python, Databricks, AWS, and SQL at JPMorgan Chase in London.
Lead Data Platform Engineer (Python/Java, AWS/Databricks)
Lead Data Platform Engineer on JPMorgan's Credit Data Pond team, building secure, scalable data solutions across the full SDLC using Python, Java, AWS, and Databricks within wholesale credit risk technology.
Senior Data Engineer — Hybrid, Pension & Large-Scale Data
The Senior Data Engineer will design and deliver secure, scalable data solutions and reporting products using Oracle Fusion Data Intelligence and cloud technologies. This role involves building data pipelines, collaborating across government departments, and mentoring junior engineers.
ERP Data Engineer - AWS, SQL & Python Automation
The Data Engineer will support ERP migration projects by building and optimizing data pipelines, developing Python scripts, and managing ETL processes within an AWS environment. The role requires a hybrid presence in Leeds for two days per month.
Security-Cleared Senior Data Engineer – CI/CD & Cloud
Design and operate scalable data pipelines and storage solutions for enterprise clients using Python/SQL and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), implementing reproducible CI/CD pipelines to production and mentoring teams on best practices.
Data Engineer | Snowflake, Azure & AI Analytics
The Data Engineer will build and maintain scalable data solutions and AI-enabled analytics platforms using Snowflake, Azure, and Python. The role involves working within a modern data platform team and requires hybrid attendance in London.
Azure Data Engineer — Remote, Modern Data Platform
The Azure Data Engineer will design, build, and optimize scalable data platforms using Azure, Python, PySpark, and SQL to support data ingestion and analytics. This role is remote within the UK and focuses on developing efficient data pipelines.
Lead Data Platform Engineer -6 Month Secondment
The Lead Data Platform Engineer will lead an agile team to build and maintain data pipelines and data lakes within the Ascend Cloud Foundation platform. This role requires expertise in AWS, Apache Spark, and DevOps practices to deliver scalable data solutions.