Data Engineering Jobs in United Kingdom
There are 5,036 open Data Engineering jobs in United Kingdom on freehire right now. 2,777 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 1,148 · 23%
- Remote 218 · 4%
- Onsite 25 · 0%
Visa sponsorship offered in 26% of the 225 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 1,369
- Lead 664
- Principal 178
- Staff 111
- C-level 97
- Junior 76
Who is hiring
- 1000+ employees 418
- 501-1000 employees 210
- 51-200 employees 66
- 11-50 employees 58
- 201-500 employees 12
- 1-10 employees 6
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.
Data Engineer Azure Databricks
3-month contract Data Engineer building Azure data lake architecture (ADLS/Databricks) with layered bronze/silver/gold models, Python pipelines, and Azure API Management integration.
Lead Software Engineer - SaaS Data Platform | Remote/Hybrid
Lead a B2B SaaS platform’s technical direction, balancing hands-on coding in React/Tailwind frontends, Node.js APIs, and PostgreSQL/Elasticsearch backends with mentoring and long-term architecture.
Data Engineer
Data Engineer designing and building data ingestion pipelines and ETL processes on-site in London for national security clients, using Python, Apache Spark, NiFi, Kafka, AWS, and Palantir Foundry.
Senior Data Engineer
The Senior Data Engineer will design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and models to support operational decision-making and analytics. The role involves working with cloud platforms like Snowflake, Python, and SAS to improve data platform standards and quality.
Senior AI & Data Engineer for AI-Powered ESG Platforms
Designs and delivers AI-powered data platforms and pipelines for ESG platforms, focusing on scalable solutions, data ingestion, and AI reliability in a hybrid work environment.
Hybrid Data Platform Engineer for Games (Cardiff)
Building scalable data solutions for games, focusing on telemetry, analytics, and data pipelines in a hybrid role based in Cardiff.
Platform Data Engineer - Cardiff
Builds scalable data pipelines, telemetry systems, and analytics platforms for gaming ecosystems, focusing on data trustworthiness, observability, and stakeholder collaboration.
Data Engineer
Design and build AWS cloud data pipelines, ETL/ELT workflows, and data lakes for a national security consultancy in London, utilizing Python, PySpark, and various AWS services.
Data governance and management
This role involves managing and validating asset management data within a Snowflake environment, focusing on reconciliation, root-cause analysis, and data lineage. The position requires strong SQL skills and experience with Aladdin to ensure data quality for downstream reporting and business operations.
Data Engineer II (Data Platform)
Designs and maintains large-scale data pipelines and infrastructure for Tripadvisor’s travel platform, using Java, Python, and cloud technologies like Snowflake and AWS.
Junior Data Engineer
The Junior Data Engineer will build and maintain data pipelines, develop data models, and create Power BI reports to support data-driven decision-making. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve data quality and manage data governance.
Data Engineer
Data Engineer building and maintaining ETL/ELT data pipelines with Python and SQL on cloud data warehouses for a pharma/life-sciences consulting firm.