Data Engineering Jobs in United Kingdom
There are 5,084 open Data Engineering jobs in United Kingdom on freehire right now. 2,722 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 | 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 46%
- cloud 44%
- data-engineering 43%
- analytics 41%
- ai 31%
- azure 29%
How the work is done
- Hybrid 1,186 · 23%
- Remote 232 · 5%
- Onsite 27 · 1%
Visa sponsorship offered in 28% of the 232 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 1,379
- Lead 671
- Principal 185
- Staff 108
- C-level 100
- Junior 75
Who is hiring
- 1000+ employees 433
- 501-1000 employees 219
- 51-200 employees 66
- 11-50 employees 57
- 201-500 employees 13
- 1-10 employees 6
Senior Data Engineer
Build secure, scalable data pipelines and platforms using Python, Spark, Kafka, and Kubernetes for mission-critical Defence environments.
AWS Data Platform Architect, Technology Consulting- London, Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle
Design and implement AWS-based data and AI platforms for public-sector and regulated clients, advising on cloud architecture and best practices.
Data Engineer
Build and maintain scalable data pipelines and warehouses for Zego’s AI-driven insurance platform, using Python, SQL, Snowflake, Airflow, and dbt.
Consultant Data Engineer
Build and optimize high-performance data pipelines and ClickHouse-based platforms for financial institutions, trading systems, and analytics workloads.
SC cleared - Azure Data Engineer
Designs and maintains scalable data pipelines using Microsoft Fabric, Azure, Python, and C# to support analytics and reporting workloads.
Senior Digital PMO & Data Engineering Lead
Leads data-enabled PMO and automation projects, transforming raw data into dashboards and workflows to support decision-making across major initiatives.
Staff Data Engineer (Exclusive)
Build and own large-scale distributed data pipelines and storage systems using Airflow/Dagster, Spark, dbt, Kafka, and AWS to power global retail analytics.
Staff Data Engineer — Lead Data Pipelines (Hybrid Belfast)
Lead the design and scaling of distributed data pipelines and storage systems using Airflow/Dagster, Spark, dbt, Kafka, and AWS for a product-focused team.
Data Engineer: AI-Powered Pipelines on AWS & Snowflake
Build and maintain scalable data pipelines on AWS and Snowflake using Databricks, Airflow, dbt, and Python to power Moody’s digital content platform.
Software Engineer - Data Engineering
Build and maintain scalable data pipelines in AWS using Python, Airflow, dbt, Snowflake, and Databricks to power Moody’s AI-driven content platform.
Senior Data Engineer
Designs and maintains ETL/ELT pipelines and data models for a fintech platform, ensuring scalable data movement and governance while leading technical decisions.
Principal AI Data Engineer
Principal AI Data Engineer prototypes AI, GenAI and Agentic AI solutions using Azure AI Foundry, Copilot Studio, Databricks Mosaic AI and MLflow, with a focus on RAG pipelines.
Principal AI Data Engineer
Principal AI Data Engineer builds and prototypes AI, GenAI, and Agentic AI solutions using Azure AI Foundry, Copilot Studio, Databricks Mosaic AI, and MLflow.