Data Engineering Jobs in United Kingdom
There are 5,082 open Data Engineering jobs in United Kingdom on freehire right now. 2,729 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 46%
- data-pipelines 46%
- cloud 44%
- data-engineering 43%
- analytics 41%
- ai 31%
- azure 29%
How the work is done
- Hybrid 1,190 · 23%
- Remote 231 · 5%
- Onsite 27 · 1%
Visa sponsorship offered in 29% of the 231 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 1,376
- Lead 672
- 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
Lead Data Platform Engineer
Lead the design and delivery of AWS-based data platforms and ETL pipelines to support drug discovery and computational chemistry research.
Senior Data Platform Engineer
Build and scale Databricks and AWS infrastructure to power automated, reproducible ML workflows for DraftKings’ sports-betting platform.
Staff Data Platform Engineer
Build and scale a large-scale event streaming platform using Kafka, Flink, and cloud tools to power AI use cases and data products for a global fintech company.
Senior Data Platform Engineer
Senior Data Platform Engineer builds and optimizes Microsoft Fabric-based data pipelines, warehouses, and ETL processes to support global metals/minerals analytics at a family-owned inspection consultancy.
Data Platform Engineer
Build and scale a cloud-native data warehouse and ML platform using Kubernetes, Terraform, and AWS/GCP, automating data workflows and integrations for a digital bank.
Data Engineer for Global Systems Upgrade — 12-Month Contract
Build and maintain Python-based data pipelines for a global reinsurance firm’s systems upgrade, collaborating with analytics teams and creating dashboards.
Hybrid BI Data Engineer - Power BI, Fabric & ETL
Build and maintain data pipelines and ETL processes using Microsoft Fabric and Power BI to deliver analytics and dashboards for internal stakeholders.
Data Engineer – National Security (DV/eDV), Hybrid UK
Builds cloud-native data platforms and scalable pipelines for national security, enabling AI/ML and operational decision-making.
SC Cleared Data Engineer – Inside IR 35 – Hybrid
Designs, builds, and maintains secure data pipelines and platforms using cloud tech while ensuring compliance with security standards.
Graduate Azure Cloud & Data Engineer: Integration & DevOps
Consultancy.uk is seeking a Graduate Azure Integration & Data Cloud Consultant based in London. In this role, you will build cloud-native solutions using Azure tools, participate actively in end-to-end…
Global Market Data Engineer (C++/Python) for Trading Systems
Build and maintain a C++/Python market-data pipeline that feeds global trading systems, integrating with exchanges via multicast/WebSockets and microservices.
Graduate Platform Data Engineer - 4-Day Week, BigQuery
Builds and maintains BigQuery-based data pipelines and curated models for analytics, working with recent grads in CS/DE/SE.
Senior Python Data Engineer Greenfield ETL in Finance London
Build a new data ingestion platform and ETL pipelines using OO Python for a trading firm, focusing on finance data processing.
Senior Data Engineer - Azure & SQL ETL (Insurance, Hybrid)
Senior Data Engineer builds and maintains SQL and Azure-based ETL pipelines for an insurance company, collaborating with stakeholders to improve data-driven operations.
Data Engineer Contractor (Python / kdb+) in Belfast - Data Intellect
Build and maintain FX data pipelines using Python and kdb+ for a fast-paced outsourcing firm in Belfast.
Hybrid Azure Data Engineer - ETL, SQL & BI Expert
Designs ETL pipelines and optimizes data workflows using Azure Data Factory and SSIS, then builds Power BI dashboards to deliver business insights.
Data Engineer Contractor (Python / kdb+) in London - Data Intellect
Build and maintain data pipelines for FX trading using Python and kdb+, supporting daily operations and small projects.
Quant Data Engineer — Hybrid Role in High-Impact Trading Tech
Builds and maintains data pipelines and systems for a hedge fund, working with quants to ensure clean, reliable datasets for trading strategies using Python, SQL, and Linux.