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
Senior Data Platform Engineer — Real-Time Pipelines
Design and build cloud-native data platforms using Python, SQL, Spark, Databricks, and Snowflake for high-impact data solutions.
Senior Cloud-Native Data Engineer — AWS, Hadoop & Big Data
Senior Cloud-Native Data Engineer designs and builds secure, scalable data pipelines and architectures on AWS and Hadoop for national security projects.
Staff Data Engineer — Quality, Observability & Governance
Leads the design and implementation of data-quality, observability, and governance frameworks to ensure accurate, compliant data across teams.
Instrumentation & Monitoring Surveyor / Data Engineer (Flexible)
Designs, installs, and maintains monitoring networks for transport infrastructure projects, ensuring data accuracy and coordinating with stakeholders.
Hybrid Bristol: Biological Structures Data Engineer
Build and maintain data pipelines to process protein–ligand structures and affinity data for training AI models that predict molecular interactions.
IAM Data Engineer — Azure, ETL & Security
Build and maintain secure cloud data pipelines for a London bank using SQL, PowerShell, and ETL tools while collaborating with Agile teams.
Data Engineer — Hybrid London, GCP & BigQuery
Designs and maintains scalable data pipelines and automates workflows using GCP and BigQuery to support analytics and data modeling for a digital media group.
Data Engineer PySpark AWS - Relocate to Dubai
Build a centralized data platform using Python, PySpark, and AWS services to store and process event data, enabling large-scale marketing campaigns.
Principal Data Engineer - Greenfield Microsoft Fabric
Design and build greenfield data pipelines with Microsoft Fabric and analytics models for Power BI to establish a modern data foundation.
Azure Databricks Data Engineer — Hybrid London
Designs cloud-native data pipelines and analytics solutions using Azure Databricks and related Azure services in a hybrid London office.
Cloud Data Engineer: Azure/AWS Data Platform & Migrations
Designs and migrates cloud data platforms on Azure/AWS, builds SQL Server data models, and maintains data pipelines for a financial institution.
Senior Big Data Engineer — Java/Scala, Data Lake
Build and optimize a data lake using Java/Scala, applying TDD/BDD and concurrent design to deliver robust, scalable pipelines for analytics.
Senior Data Platform Engineer - Cloud Pipelines Lead
Design and build scalable cloud data pipelines and platforms for enterprise clients, leading technical projects and collaborating with stakeholders.
Senior Data Engineer & Cloud Solutions Consultant
Design and implement cloud data architectures and data warehouses, mentor junior engineers, and guide clients through complex data challenges.
Hybrid Azure Data Engineer — Cloud Data Platform & Analytics
Designs and maintains Azure-based data pipelines and analytics solutions using Microsoft Fabric, Azure services, and SQL to deliver clean, structured data for stakeholders.
Senior Data Engineer: Azure Fabric & Data Platform Expert
Designs and builds scalable data pipelines using PySpark and SQL on Microsoft Azure Fabric, Databricks, and Synapse to enable data-driven insights.
Staff Data Engineer - Lead Cloud Data Platform & ETL
Lead a team to design, build, and maintain cloud-based data pipelines and scalable architectures for a major UK retailer, ensuring high-quality data solutions and governance.