Data Engineering Jobs in United Kingdom
There are 5,086 open Data Engineering jobs in United Kingdom on freehire right now. 2,754 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 45%
- cloud 44%
- data-engineering 43%
- analytics 41%
- ai 30%
- azure 29%
How the work is done
- Hybrid 1,172 · 23%
- Remote 231 · 5%
- Onsite 27 · 1%
Visa sponsorship offered in 28% of the 233 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 1,381
- Lead 670
- Principal 185
- Staff 108
- C-level 100
- Junior 75
Who is hiring
- 1000+ employees 434
- 501-1000 employees 219
- 51-200 employees 67
- 11-50 employees 57
- 201-500 employees 13
- 1-10 employees 6
Lead Data Engineer - Compute Infrastructure & Platforms
Lead a team building secure, scalable data pipelines and platforms for analytics at a global bank, focusing on data modeling and cross-business collaboration.
ArcGIS Data Engineer — Python & GIS Analytics
Build and maintain GIS data pipelines using Esri’s ArcGIS platform and Python to support spatial analytics and mapping workflows.
Senior Databricks Data Engineer - Platform & Insights
Designs and builds scalable Databricks-based data platforms, pipelines, and Power BI dashboards to power analytics and decision-making for UK clients.
Azure Data Engineering Lead: Scale Modern Data Platforms
Lead the build-out of scalable Azure-based data platforms for a fintech firm, modernizing systems to support growth and M&A.
Principal Data Engineer (2x Roles)
Principal Data Engineer to design and build a new Microsoft Fabric-based data platform from scratch, creating pipelines and analytics models for Power BI and enterprise reporting.
Head of Data Engineering - London (Hybrid)
Lead the design and build of a modern data platform from scratch for a fast-growing PropTech company, using Python, dbt, Airflow, and AWS to drive data-driven decisions across the business.
Data Engineer ( Snowflake )
AT A GLANCE Senior Data Engineer role with Snowflake at the core of the stack Modern data stack Snowflake, dbt, Fivetran and cloud orchestration Hybrid working with flexibility Salary up to £75,000 depending on…
Software Developer, Data Platform
Builds and enhances real-time data infrastructure for a global betting platform using Go, Kafka, Flink, and GCP services.
Data Engineer [AQ-11990]
Build and maintain scalable data infrastructure for a fintech company driving AI/ML-powered financial solutions, ensuring reliable platform operations.
Senior Data Engineer
Senior Data Engineer designs and builds scalable data pipelines and platforms using Python, Spark, SQL, and cloud tools like Databricks or Snowflake to power analytics and AI.
Staff or Principal Data Engineer
Lead design and delivery of scalable data platforms and pipelines for a large UK retailer, using cloud services, Kafka, and modern data stacks to ensure high-quality, secure, and cost-effective solutions.
Data Engineer – Compliance & Security Automation
Designs and maintains data pipelines for security monitoring and compliance automation within a banking group’s AI lab.
Rotational Graduate Data Engineer & Analytics
Two-year hybrid graduate program in data engineering and analytics for energy-transition projects, building pipelines, dashboards, and governance under mentorship.
staff data engineer in London - King
Build and maintain scalable data pipelines and infrastructure using Java/Python and PostgreSQL/MySQL to support analytics and decision-making at a large gaming company.
Senior Data Engineer - Platforms and Tooling
Senior Data Engineer builds and maintains cloud-based MI platforms using Azure Synapse, SQL, Power BI, and Fabric to support government analytics and reporting.