Data Engineering Jobs in United Kingdom
There are 5,017 open Data Engineering jobs in United Kingdom on freehire right now. 2,757 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 | £94,250 | 274 |
| 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 1,148 · 23%
- Remote 217 · 4%
- Onsite 25 · 0%
Visa sponsorship offered in 26% of the 222 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 1,363
- Lead 663
- Principal 176
- Staff 110
- C-level 96
- Junior 77
Who is hiring
- 1000+ employees 416
- 501-1000 employees 209
- 51-200 employees 65
- 11-50 employees 58
- 201-500 employees 12
- 1-10 employees 6
Remote Data Engineer: Snowflake Pipelines & API
Active Care Group in the UK is seeking a Data Engineer to own end-to-end data pipelines and integrations that underpin reporting and operations across the business. You will move data from diverse sources into our…
SC-Cleared Data Engineer - Remote/Hybrid, Secure Data Pipelines
CBSbutler is seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join a major UK public sector programme, delivering secure, modern data platforms that support digital transformation and emerging AI capabilities. You will build…
Cloud Data Engineer – Remote/Hybrid, Spark & ML Ops
SustainRecruit is seeking Data Engineers to work on a contract in London, starting at 6 months with extensions. The role requires presence in London 3 days a week, with remote work for the remainder. Contract role in…
Senior Data Engineer
A renowned, award-winning design and brand agency is hiring a Data Engineer to join a brand-new data function and help shape its data capabilities from the ground up. You’ll have real ownership over the data platform,…
Data Engineer: Build trusted pipelines & dbt models
Stiltz Homelifts is seeking a Data Engineer to maintain and improve data infrastructure, pipelines, and dbt models. You will write SQL to answer business questions and build dashboards used across the organisation.…
Senior Quantexa Data Engineer - Pipelines & Solutions Lead
Noir is seeking an experienced Quantexa Data Engineer to design and implement robust data pipelines, configure Quantexa components, and support client engagements in a hybrid Birmingham environment. The role requires…
GCP DevOps Data Engineer: BigQuery, Terraform & Pipelines
Morrisons is seeking a Mid-Level DevOps Data Engineer to manage our GCP data environment and advance our Data Ops practices. You will split time between infrastructure automation and data pipeline development, writing…
Data Engineer - Build scalable pipelines & insights
Cyber Security training courses in Manchester is seeking a Data Engineer to design, build and maintain scalable data processing systems. The role focuses on data pipelines, ETL, and data warehousing to provide…
Senior Data Engineer
Senior Data Engineer (Contract) Outside IR35 | £525-550/day | London (Hybrid) | Initial 3 Months We're working with a client who is looking to bring in an experienced Senior Data Engineer to support the evolution…
Data Engineer - Scalable Pipelines & Impactful Dashboards
NextGenEnergyJobs is seeking a data engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines in Databricks while ensuring data reliability. You will own Databricks models, define schemas, test, and maintain a…
Senior Data Engineer
We’re VIVID! – We offer a vibrant, friendly, inclusive culture that supports, develops and attracts the best people! We’re recruiting for a Senior Data Engineer to join our team Portsmouth or Basingstoke! This is a…
Data Engineer - Hybrid | Azure Data Platform & Pipelines
Birchwell Associates is supporting a growing technology business in Manchester for a Data Engineer. You will design, build and maintain scalable data pipelines, working with Python, SQL, and Azure data services to…
Detector Data Engineer
Job Location: Milton Keynes, Remote/Hybrid Department: School of Physical Sciences Closing Date: 16 September 2026 Weekly Working Hours: 37 Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract Fixed Term Contract: End Date: 30 September…
Lead Data Engineer
About Us At National Grid, we light up the world by harnessing the unique strengths of our people. Join us as a Lead Data Engineer to be part of a team that's driving forward the energy transition, creating a…
Lead Data Engineer
Lead Data Engineer (National Security) Salary: £80,000–£120,000 Clearance: Active eDV required Location: Cheltenham (hybrid working) There comes a point where another pipeline isn’t enough. You want to shape the…
Data Engineer - TWE46529
Data Engineer | London (Hybrid) | up to £500/day - Outside IR35 | Initial 6-Month Contract We're partnering with a leading organisation undergoing a major transformation of its data and AI capabilities. They are…
Lead Data Engineer
Lead Data Engineer - Fully Remote (UK) - AWS - AI & Machine Learning - Up to £110,000 Are you a Senior Data Engineer looking for the opportunity to own a data function rather than simply contribute to one?…
Lead Data Engineer
At National Grid, we light up the world by harnessing the unique strengths of our people. Join us as a Lead Data Engineer to be part of a team that's driving forward the energy transition, creating a brighter, more…
Data Engineer – Modern Fabric Data Platform & Pipelines
Network Plus seeks a Data Engineer to join our IT team in Worsley, focusing on building scalable data pipelines and lakehouses using Microsoft Fabric and Azure data services. You will help migrate and modernise our…
Senior Data Engineer: Hybrid Pipelines & Data Platforms
Frontline Group is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design, build and improve data pipelines, models, and assets underpinning our data platform. You will balance delivery speed with reliability while collaborating…