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
Senior Data Engineer - Energy
The Senior Data Engineer will build and maintain production data pipelines using Python, SQL, Databricks, and Spark. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders to translate business requirements into effective data models within the energy sector.
Lead Data Engineer (GCP)
The Lead Data Engineer will design and manage scalable data solutions using GCP tools like BigQuery and Dataflow while leading and mentoring a technical team. The role requires strong proficiency in Python and SQL, along with experience in Snowflake and Databricks.
Data Platform Engineering Manager
The Data Platform Engineering Manager leads teams and manages large-scale data projects using Python, Java, SQL, Azure, Spark, Flink, and orchestration tools like Airflow.
Data Engineer
Builds and maintains a modern data platform in AWS/GCP to power analytics and customer-facing features for a global shopping platform used by millions.
Senior Data Engineer
Builds and optimizes large-scale distributed data processing systems on AWS Databricks, designing pipelines and data lakes to ingest, validate, and monitor data from diverse sources for a fintech security company.
Senior Data Engineer (Cloud, Data Integration & Migration)
Design and build data integration, ETL/ELT pipelines, data lake/warehouse/lakehouse solutions, and data migration systems while ensuring data quality, governance, and compliance in a hybrid London role.
Data Engineer
The Data Engineer will build and maintain data pipelines and integrations between operational systems and Snowflake using Python, AWS, and Terraform. This role involves developing data models for analytics and contributing to AI-assisted development workflows within the fashion ecommerce environment.
Senior Data Engineer (Cloud, Data Integration & Migration)
Senior Data Engineer designing, building, and supporting cloud-based ETL/ELT pipelines, data integration, and migration solutions across AWS and Azure for public-sector clients.
Senior Data Engineer
Builds and maintains cloud-based data pipelines and enterprise reporting systems for the UK government’s welfare and benefits programs, using modern data engineering tools to transform how public-sector data is used.
Backend Python Engineer - Data Platform & AI
Backend Python engineer building APIs, data pipelines, and AWS infrastructure for an energy markets analytics platform, contributing to AI-powered analytics in a hybrid London-based role.
Principal Data Engineer (GCP)
Principal Data Engineer (GCP) Northwest - Hybrid Up to £100,000 VIQU are seeking a Principal Data Engineer to join a leading social enterprise that reinvests profits to create thriving, sustainable communities.…