Data Engineering Jobs in United Kingdom
There are 5,071 open Data Engineering jobs in United Kingdom on freehire right now. 2,730 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 | £92,000 | 273 |
| GBP | day | £500 | £650 | £675 | 52 |
| 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 47%
- data-pipelines 46%
- cloud 44%
- data-engineering 43%
- analytics 41%
- ai 31%
- azure 29%
How the work is done
- Hybrid 1,189 · 23%
- Remote 230 · 5%
- Onsite 27 · 1%
Visa sponsorship offered in 29% of the 231 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 1,374
- Lead 671
- Principal 185
- Staff 109
- C-level 99
- Junior 75
Who is hiring
- 1000+ employees 433
- 501-1000 employees 218
- 51-200 employees 66
- 11-50 employees 57
- 201-500 employees 13
- 1-10 employees 6
Real-Time Cloud Data Platform Engineer – Analytics & Streaming
Designs and scales cloud-based data platforms for real-time analytics and streaming, integrating with ML workflows and ensuring data quality.
Cyber Data Platform Engineering Lead – Real‑Time Analytics
Leads a team to design, build, and secure a cyber data platform for real-time analytics in a large UK retailer’s tech division, focusing on cloud-based data infrastructure and security standards.
Senior Data Platform Engineer (12-month FTC) - Flexible
Designs and maintains an AWS-based data platform for analytics and AI, ensuring reliability, security, and cost efficiency while collaborating with data engineering and AI teams on cloud-native architectures and governance frameworks.
Senior AWS Data Platform Engineer — Flexible Hours & FinOps
Build and run a secure, scalable AWS data platform that powers analytics and AI for logistics insights.
Senior Data Engineer & Coaching Lead (Remote UK)
Mentors professionals in data engineering via workshops and 1:1 coaching, bridging theory and practice to enhance learners' skills in SQL, Python, and data engineering principles.
Principal Data Engineer
Principal Data Engineer builds and operates scalable data pipelines for AI, analytics, and automation at a large multinational SaaS company, driving data quality and mentoring engineers.
Data Engineer
Designs and builds Azure-based data pipelines and Lakehouse solutions, migrating legacy data and enabling enterprise analytics with Databricks, ADF, and Power BI.
Data Engineer
New Contract Opportunity for an eDV Cleared Data Engineer with a leading National Security Consultancy in London. Active Enhanced DV Clearance required £680 p/d inside IR35 12-month engagement Full-time on-site in…
Data Engineer
Data Engineer Location: Belfast (Hybrid) Eligibility: UK work authorisation required We're working with a highly regarded technology consultancy delivering complex data solutions for global financial markets…
Data Engineer
Builds and maintains scalable data pipelines and infrastructure for a fintech platform, focusing on Snowflake, Python, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines to ensure high-quality data access for business operations and analytics.
Enterprise Data Governance Lead
We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Data Governance Lead to play a pivotal role in our global data transformation, with a clear mandate to drive data unification and collaboration across the Group. The successful…
Data Engineer
Design and build analytics solutions using Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, and Azure to deliver scalable data pipelines and dashboards for enterprise clients.
Data Engineer
Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, dedicated to driving transformational change for our clients. We leverage proven technology, specialist teams,…
Senior Data Engineer
Sword is a leading provider of business technology solutions within the Energy, Public and Finance Sectors, dedicated to driving transformational change for our clients. We leverage proven technology, specialist teams,…
Contract Databricks Data Engineer Role - Remote - £400/pd
Contract Databricks Data Engineer Role - Remote - £400/pd Please note - this is an Outside IR35 contract role which will require occasional visits to offices in the South of England. To be eligible for this role you…
Lead Data Engineer (12 Month FTC)
Lead Data Engineer - 12 Month FTC Who We Are: AND Digital are a tech company focused on accelerating digital delivery and dedicated to closing the digital skills gap. We’ve been helping organisations build better…
SL Transformation-Senior Data Engineer
Join a leading independent technology and services provider as a Senior Data Engineer! Job Overview: The Senior Data Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable data platforms and…
Senior Data Engineer
Join us at Social Security Scotland as a Senior Data Engineer and be at the forefront of our ambitious digital transformation. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with a talented team and turn data into a…