Data Engineering Jobs in United Kingdom
There are 5,087 open Data Engineering jobs in United Kingdom on freehire right now. 2,748 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 | £92,000 | 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 44%
- data-engineering 43%
- analytics 41%
- ai 30%
- azure 29%
How the work is done
- Hybrid 1,174 · 23%
- Remote 231 · 5%
- Onsite 27 · 1%
Visa sponsorship offered in 28% of the 234 postings that state a position on it.
Seniority
- Senior 1,381
- Lead 670
- Principal 185
- Staff 108
- C-level 100
- Junior 75
Who is hiring
- 1000+ employees 435
- 501-1000 employees 219
- 51-200 employees 67
- 11-50 employees 58
- 201-500 employees 13
- 1-10 employees 6
Senior Data Engineer — Cloud Pipelines & AI Enablement
Builds and optimizes cloud-based AWS data pipelines, migrates systems, and ensures data accuracy/accessibility while mentoring junior engineers and supporting AI/automation projects.
Senior Data Engineer – Real-Time Data & Infra
Senior Data Engineer builds and maintains real-time data pipelines and infrastructure using AWS and CI/CD for a data-rich UK company with 3M+ customers.
Junior Databricks Engineer - Remote Azure Data Platform
The Junior Databricks Engineer will build and maintain scalable data pipelines on the Azure platform using Databricks, Spark, and Delta Lake. The role involves working with ADLS Gen2, ADF, and Power BI to support enterprise-scale data analytics.
Data Engineer
The Data Engineer will design, build, and optimize scalable ELT pipelines and data models using Snowflake, dbt, and Python. The role involves applying software engineering best practices to data development while collaborating with stakeholders to deliver impactful data products.
Azure Data Engineer – Remote with Data Platform Impact
Builds and maintains scalable Azure-based data pipelines to support analytics, BI, and AI; designs datasets for insights and integrates enterprise systems.
Lead Data Engineer: Audience Measurement Platform
Lead a small team to design and maintain scalable, serverless data pipelines for audience measurement platforms, collaborating with product and data science teams.
Snowflake Data Engineer: Build Modern Pipelines & BI Models
Design and maintain Snowflake data warehouse pipelines and BI models in a bronze/silver/gold architecture for a fintech company.
CRM & Data Platform Engineer - Integrations & Pipelines
Build and maintain data pipelines and integrations for Amnesty International UK’s CRM, ensuring reliable data flow and compliance with UK fundraising regulations.
Data Engineer: Legacy Systems & Regulated Data
Builds and maintains data pipelines to integrate disparate police force data into a unified, secure system while ensuring compliance and anonymization.
Data Engineer (Databricks and AWS)
Designs, builds, and optimizes data pipelines on Databricks and AWS to power UK healthcare systems, ensuring scalability, security, and compliance with NHS standards.
Data Engineer – Microsoft Fabric & Analytics Platform
Builds and maintains data pipelines and analytics platforms using Microsoft Fabric, Delta Lake, and Azure technologies to transform enterprise data into actionable insights for reporting and decision-making.
Data Engineer: Microsoft Fabric & Lakehouse Platform
Designs and builds data pipelines and lakehouse platforms using Microsoft Fabric to enable enterprise analytics and Power BI reporting for Creditsafe Group’s business intelligence team.
Senior Data Engineer
Designs and implements data pipelines and ML models to power SaaS products and guide business decisions using Python, cloud platforms, and Kubernetes.
Senior Data Engineer / Analyst
Designs and maintains data pipelines, dashboards, and analytical models to optimize grocery operations by analyzing sales, stock, delivery, and in-store customer movement data.
Data Engineer - Enterprise Streaming & Content
Designs and maintains scalable data pipelines and models for a global streaming giant, handling batch and live event data to power customer-facing features and global analytics.