Data Engineering Jobs in United Kingdom
There are 5,009 open Data Engineering jobs in United Kingdom on freehire right now. 2,751 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 | £95,000 | 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 43%
- data-engineering 42%
- analytics 40%
- ai 30%
- azure 28%
How the work is done
- Hybrid 1,145 · 23%
- Remote 217 · 4%
- Onsite 25 · 0%
Visa sponsorship offered in 26% of the 224 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 1,364
- Lead 661
- Principal 176
- Staff 111
- C-level 96
- Junior 76
Who is hiring
- 1000+ employees 415
- 501-1000 employees 210
- 51-200 employees 66
- 11-50 employees 58
- 201-500 employees 12
- 1-10 employees 6

Junior Data Engineer
Builds and maintains data pipelines that transform messy supply chain and trade data into reliable carbon emissions insights using Python and SQL in a London office.
Data Engineer, Data Lake
Data Engineer (Data Lake) Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must have valid work authorization in the hiring country. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain scalable data…
Data Engineer, Vice President
Senior data engineer builds and runs scalable pipelines and platforms for private markets data at a leading alternative-investment analytics provider, using cloud data warehouses, orchestration, and analytics engineering.
Senior Analyst, Data Governance & Privacy (Engineering)
Condé Nast is a global media company producing the highest quality content with a footprint of more than 1 billion consumers in 32 territories through print, digital, video and social platforms. The company’s portfolio…
Lead Data Engineer - 400pd -Outside IR35
Lead Data Engineer £400/day (Outside IR35) | 3-Month Initial Contract, with view to extend | Remote (occasional travel to London) | UK-based candidates only, must hold full right to work in the UK About the Role…
Data Engineering Team Leader
Job Title: HR Data Delivery Lead Role Overview A new data lake solution is being implemented and the HR Data Delivery Lead will be responsible for end-to-end delivery of data products, pipelines, and reporting…
Senior Data Engineer
**Take the lead on meaningful, high-impact projects as a Senior Data Engineer.** We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join a growing organisation based in London, offering a hybrid work model. This role is perfect…
Data Engineer
Location: Newcastle Working pattern: Hybrid (3 days per week onsite) Please note: This role requires eligibility for BPSS and SC Security Clearance, including 5 years' continuous UK residency. The Role We're looking…
Data Engineer
You will build and scale reliable, efficient data pipelines from ingestion through delivery. You will establish dbt practices, data standards, and quality controls; create self-service tools and documentation; and…
Data Engineer
Data Engineer - Preston - £60,000 About the Opportunity A large and respected organisation is seeking an experienced Data Engineer to lead the evolution of its data engineering capability and help deliver a modern,…