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Data Engineering Jobs in London

The UK's financial and tech hub, home to a diverse ecosystem of data engineering roles across industries.

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160
Salary range
£45k – £125k
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London is the epicentre of the UK's financial and technology sectors, making it a prime location for data engineering professionals. Major banks, fintechs, and tech scaleups are headquartered here, creating a robust demand for experts who can build, maintain, and optimise data infrastructure. The city's blend of established enterprises and innovative startups offers a wide range of opportunities, from data pipelines and ETL processes to data warehousing and big data processing. Whether you're working in a bustling office or in a hybrid setup, London's data engineering landscape is dynamic and ever-evolving.

Salary on the board

£45k – £125k

Based on advertised midpoints across the 68 UK listings priced in pounds in the last 12 months. Base salary only.

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Principal Data Engineer

This role involves providing technical and people leadership in a major UK consumer business, shaping the architecture and evolution of a modern cloud-first data platform using Snowflake, AWS, and dbt. Responsibilities include designing scalable data solutions, guiding data pipeline development, and mentoring senior data engineers.

Via Match London, United Kingdom £100,000 – £125,000 pa

Investment Data Analyst - IBOR Data Transformation

You'll play a key role in implementing a modern investment data platform, providing deep expertise in IBOR, ABOR, and investment data. You'll work closely with investment, technology, and business teams to translate requirements into effective data solutions, support major asset management transformation, and drive continuous improvement in data quality and governance.

Robert Walters London, United Kingdom £90,000 – £115,000 pa

Databricks Data Engineer

As a Senior Data Engineer, you will build and maintain scalable data pipelines using Databricks, Apache Spark, and Azure. You'll collaborate with Data Scientists, Analysts, and Product teams to deliver high-impact data solutions, drive best practices, and optimize cloud costs.

Tenth Revolution Group London, United Kingdom £70,000 – £85,000 pa

Forward Deployed Engineer

The Forward Deployed Engineer role involves collaborating with investment professionals to identify and solve complex business and research challenges. You will design and build production-ready applications, workflows, and AI-powered tools, transforming ideas into scalable systems used by front-office teams. The role requires strong software engineering skills, experience with cloud platforms, and the ability to work closely with business stakeholders.

Huxley Associates London, United Kingdom £100,000 – £120,000 pa

Senior Fullstack Engineer

You'll join a small engineering team to design and build data pipelines, backend services, and frontend features for a platform that turns live global events into risk intelligence. Your work will involve integrating APIs, using LLMs for data enrichment, and creating clear data visualisations.

SoCode London, United Kingdom £80,000 – £85,000 pa
Remote

Cloud Engineer (Google Cloud)

This role involves hands-on cloud engineering work on Google Cloud Platform, focusing on infrastructure, data platforms, and AI solutions. You'll collaborate with architects and delivery teams to design, build, and optimize cloud-native solutions, automate deployments, and solve complex technical challenges for enterprise clients.

Lynx Recruitment London, United Kingdom £60,000 – £80,000 pa

Software Engineer – Query Engines

This role involves working on the data processing infrastructure of Palantir Foundry, focusing on query planning, optimization, and execution. You will extend and improve open-source technologies like Apache Spark, DataFusion, and Iceberg to support critical applications in healthcare, supply chain, and more.

Palantir Technologies London, United Kingdom
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Principal Data Engineer (we have office locations in Cambridge, Leeds and London)

As a Principal Data Engineer at Genomics England, you will provide senior technical leadership, shape strategic and technical direction, and design secure, scalable data platforms. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve complex data engineering challenges and mentor engineers to grow their expertise.

Genomics England London, United Kingdom
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Roles hiring in London

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Data Engineer Jobs

£35k – £120k
46 open

Senior Data Engineer Jobs

£50k – £115k
18 open

Data Architect Jobs

£60k – £155k
17 open

Analytics Engineer Jobs

£40k – £85k
4 open

Cloud Data Engineer Jobs

£50k – £75k
3 open

Data Platform Engineer Jobs

£70k – £80k
1 open
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The scene

Hiring in London

London's data engineering job market is highly competitive, with a strong presence of both established companies and emerging startups. Major financial institutions and fintechs are particularly active in hiring, offering roles that require robust data infrastructure to support their operations.

The city's tech ecosystem is also home to numerous scaleups and research-heavy startups, which often seek data engineers to build and maintain cutting-edge data platforms. This diversity ensures a wide range of opportunities for professionals at all levels, from junior to senior roles.

Hybrid and remote work options are increasingly common, providing flexibility for data engineers to balance their work and personal lives. Whether you prefer the energy of a bustling office or the comfort of a home setup, London's data engineering landscape has something to offer.

FAQs

Common questions

  • Major industries include finance, fintech, tech scaleups, and consulting firms.

  • Many companies offer hybrid or fully remote options, especially in tech and fintech sectors.

  • Key skills include expertise in ETL/ELT, data warehousing, big data technologies, and DataOps practices.

  • Salaries can vary widely based on experience and industry. Check the salary section for more details.

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