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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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Salary range
£50k – £129k
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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.

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£50k – £129k

Based on advertised midpoints across the 74 priced listings posted in the last 12 months. Base salary only.

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Senior Forward Deployed Engineer - Full stack

This role involves working directly with enterprise customers to design and build production-grade data and AI solutions on the Databricks platform. You'll lead architecture decisions, develop end-to-end systems integrating data engineering, ML/AI, and applications, and deliver technical projects with measurable impact. The role emphasizes customer collaboration, reusable solution frameworks, and influencing product direction through hands-on deployment experience.

Databricks London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent
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Lakebase Sales Specialist (UKI)

This role involves driving adoption of Databricks Lakebase, a fully managed Postgres service, by partnering with account teams to identify and close sales opportunities across platform, data, and application teams. The specialist will lead technical and business conversations, run proof-of-value engagements, and position Lakebase as a modern solution for AI-native and real-time operational workloads. Success requires aligning technical capabilities with business outcomes while enabling broader sales teams and shaping go-to-market strategy.

Databricks London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent

Data Analyst

You will lead the design and development of Power BI dashboards, build robust data models, and translate complex financial data into actionable insights. Your role is central to the company's finance transformation, supporting senior decision-making and evolving reporting processes.

Harnham - Data and Analytics Recruitment London, United Kingdom £45,000 – £55,000 pa
On-site Permanent
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Chief Engineer, Data Centre Engineering Operations, Data Centre Engineering Operations

This role involves leading facility operations for AWS data centers, ensuring electrical, mechanical, and safety systems operate at peak efficiency. The Chief Engineer will manage preventative maintenance, emergency response, root cause analysis, and large-scale infrastructure projects while setting standards for engineering teams and vendors. The position requires hands-on technical leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and 24/7 operational support in a high-availability environment.

Amazon London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent Clearance Required

AI Engineer

This role involves building and refining an agentic AI platform that connects fragmented school data to provide actionable insights. Responsibilities include developing workflows, integrating LLMs, improving prompt engineering, and contributing to system observability and benchmarking.

Opus Recruitment Solutions London, United Kingdom £60,000 – £70,000 pa
Remote Permanent Flexible

Data Engineer

The Data Engineer role involves designing and building scalable data infrastructure, automating workflows, and optimizing data pipelines using modern cloud technologies. You will work closely with business stakeholders to gather requirements and implement solutions that enhance operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making.

Oscar Technology London, United Kingdom £55,000 – £70,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent

Forward Deployed Reliability Engineer

This role involves ensuring the stability and reliability of mission-critical workflows built on Palantir’s software platforms. The engineer will respond to incidents on-call, diagnose and resolve issues, and proactively improve systems through automation, documentation, and product enhancements. The position emphasizes hands-on problem-solving, operational rigor, and sharing best practices to elevate reliability across the organization.

Palantir Technologies London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent

Data Architect

As a Data Architect, you will define and maintain the overall data architecture strategy for an ambitious enterprise-wide modernisation programme. You will work closely with BI Engineers, Developers, and senior stakeholders to ensure scalable, secure, and compliant data solutions, and play a key role in evaluating and adopting new technologies.

TRIA London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent Flexible
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Roles hiring in London

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Data Engineer Jobs

£35k – £150k
57 open

Senior Data Engineer Jobs

£55k – £115k
20 open

Data Architect Jobs

£65k – £125k
18 open

Cloud Data Engineer Jobs

£49k – £100k
8 open

Databricks Engineer Jobs

£100k – £112k
4 open

Analytics Engineer Jobs

£50k – £60k
3 open
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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.

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  • 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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