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Apply NowOur client are building a custom AI platform from the ground up - no off-the-shelf solutions, no shortcuts. To power this, they need a skilled Azure AI Data Engineer to design and build robust ETL pipelines that enable seamless communication between structured and unstructured data systems. What You'll Be Doing Architecting and developing scalable ETL pipelines using Azure Data Factory,...
Type: Full-time, Permanent The OpportunityWe're recruiting on behalf of a leading organisation undergoing a major digital transformation. This is a hands-on, senior engineering role for someone who thrives on solving complex data challenges, building scalable platforms, and integrating operational systems across a diverse business landscape. You'll work closely with stakeholders in Logistics, Operations, Finance, and Compliance to modernise data infrastructure,...
Your new company A Principal Data Engineer/Architect is required on a permanent basis for a forward-thinking organisation at the heart of Leeds. The Data Services team are on a mission to unlock the value of data by delivering high-quality, secure, and accessible data services. With a focus on modern cloud-based technologies and strong partnerships, they help colleagues navigate the complexities...
Data Engineer - Remote-First - UK-Based - Up to £50,000 Are you a passionate Data Engineer looking to make a real impact in a fast-growing, values-driven tech company? We're working with a leading Microsoft Cloud specialist that's renowned for its inclusive culture, commitment to excellence, and collaborative ethos. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing agile team where...
Data Engineer - Remote-First - UK-Based - Up to £50,000 Are you a passionate Data Engineer looking to make a real impact in a fast-growing, values-driven tech company? We're working with a leading Microsoft Cloud specialist that's renowned for its inclusive culture, commitment to excellence, and collaborative ethos. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing agile team where...
Data Engineering Consultant - Home-based - £40-55k Please note - you must be based in the UK with the unrestricted right to work in the UK to be eligible for this role, this organisation is not able to offer sponsorship. Whilst this is a home-based role, you will be required to travel to London on a monthly basis. Are you...
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Summary: UK data engineering hiring has shifted from title‑led CV screens to capability‑driven assessments that emphasise reliable pipelines, modern lakehouse/streaming stacks, data contracts & governance, observability, performance/cost discipline & measurable business outcomes. This guide explains what’s changed, what to expect in interviews & how to prepare—especially for platform‑oriented DEs, analytics engineers, streaming specialists, data reliability engineers, DEs supporting AI/ML platforms & data product managers. Who this is for: Data engineers, analytics engineers, streaming engineers, data reliability/SRE, data platform engineers, data product owners, ML/feature‑store engineers & SQL/ELT specialists targeting roles in the UK.
For many years, data engineering in the UK meant designing pipelines, moving data between systems, and ensuring analysts had what they needed. Today, the field is expanding. With cloud platforms, machine learning, real-time analytics and the explosion of sensitive personal data, employers expect data engineers to do much more. Modern data engineering is no longer just about code and storage. It requires legal awareness, ethical judgement, psychological insight, linguistic clarity and human-centred design. These disciplines shape how data is collected, processed, explained and trusted. In this article, we’ll explore why data engineering careers in the UK are becoming more multidisciplinary, how law, ethics, psychology, linguistics & design now influence job descriptions, and what job-seekers & employers must do to thrive.
Data has become the lifeblood of modern organisations. Every sector in the UK—finance, healthcare, retail, government, technology—is increasingly relying on insights derived from data to drive decisions, deliver products, and improve operations. But raw data on its own isn’t enough. To make data useful, reliable, secure, and scalable, companies must build strong data engineering teams. If you’re recruiting for data engineering or seeking a role, understanding the structure of such a team and who does what is essential. This article breaks down the typical roles in a modern data engineering department, how they collaborate, required skills and qualifications, expected UK salaries, common challenges, and advice on structuring and growing a data engineering team.
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