Data Engineering Jobs in United Kingdom
There are 5,008 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
Data Engineer Azure Databricks
Data Engineer building data pipelines and ingestion systems using Azure Databricks, Python, and Azure API Management on a 3-month remote contract.
Staff Data Engineer
Design and build scalable cloud data pipelines and warehouses for a major UK retailer, using Azure, Databricks, Python, SQL, and Spark to automate and maintain high-quality data solutions.
Data Engineer
The Data Engineer will design and maintain scalable data pipelines and architecture using Microsoft Fabric and Azure technologies to support advanced analytics and business decision-making. This is a hybrid role requiring 5+ years of experience in data engineering.
Senior Data Engineer
Designs and maintains enterprise data pipelines, warehouses, and governance frameworks to support Pacific Life Re’s global back-office transformation, ensuring data-driven reporting and compliance for internal stakeholders.
Director, Data Engineering [RWD]
Lead data engineering for real-world data initiatives, designing and operating a lakehouse (medallion architecture) on Azure Databricks with SQL and Python to deliver standardized data products across clinical, safety, and corporate domains at a large CRO.
Snowflake Data Engineer
The Snowflake Data Engineer will design, build, and maintain secure, high-performing data pipelines and architectures for clients using Snowflake and cloud-native platforms. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable data solutions and advanced analytics capabilities.
Databricks Data Engineer
The Databricks Data Engineer will design and implement scalable data pipelines and Lakehouse architectures to support advanced analytics and AI use cases for clients. This role involves working with the Databricks platform, cloud-native environments, and ETL/ELT workflows to deliver robust, secure data solutions.
Snowflake Data Engineer
The Snowflake Data Engineer will design, build, and maintain secure, high-performing data pipelines and ecosystems for clients. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement ETL/ELT processes and advanced analytics solutions using Snowflake and cloud-native technologies.
Snowflake Data Engineer
The Data Engineer will design, develop, and maintain an enterprise data platform using Snowflake and Azure Data Factory. They will build scalable data pipelines and transformation processes to support reporting and analytics in Power BI.
EMEA Lead Data Engineer
The Lead Data Engineer will shape the technical direction of a Microsoft Fabric environment and manage data pipelines from ERP, CRM, and digital sources. The role involves mentoring engineers and improving data engineering standards within a cloud-based Azure platform.
Data Engineer
The Data Engineer will design, develop, and maintain data pipelines using Databricks, Python, and SQL within a Microsoft Azure environment. This hybrid role involves optimizing ETL/ELT processes and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance the company's reporting and analytics platform.
Data Engineer - MDM Data Quality
Contract Data Engineer building data matching, cleansing and quality capabilities in an MDM environment using AWS, Python and Snowflake, working hybrid in London.
Data Engineer
The Data Engineer will manage customer-facing underwriting proof-of-concept projects and automate data workflows using Python and AWS. They will work with large-scale insurance datasets to deliver risk intelligence and collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.