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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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222
Salary range
£29k – £240k
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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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£29k – £240k

Based on advertised midpoints across the 96 priced listings posted in the last 12 months. Base salary only.

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Analytics Engineer

This role involves designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines, integrating data from various business systems, and developing robust data models. You will work closely with stakeholders to translate requirements into usable data assets and support the growth of the data function.

Harnham - Data and Analytics Recruitment London, United Kingdom £50,000 – £60,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent

Principal Data Architect

This role involves leading end-to-end data architecture across multiple client engagements, defining data strategy, and providing technical leadership and mentorship. The Principal Data Architect will also play a key role in pre-sales, stakeholder engagement, and revenue generation within a global consulting firm.

Harnham - Data and Analytics Recruitment London, United Kingdom £90,000 – £117,500 pa
On-site Permanent

Senior Front End Software Engineer - Application Development

As a Senior Front End Software Engineer, you will craft powerful and user-friendly interfaces for Palantir Foundry, a platform that integrates data to build critical applications. Your responsibilities include architecting state management, interviewing users to understand their needs, and developing robust APIs and schemas. You may also have the opportunity to participate in the Frontline program, working directly with customers to solve complex problems and gain valuable insights.

Palantir Technologies London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent

Systems Engineer - Business Systems

As a Systems Engineer in Palantir’s Technical Operations group, you will design, build, and maintain critical business systems for financial reporting, sales, and personnel management. You will partner with stakeholders to adapt industry tools, expand the use of Palantir Foundry and AIP, and ensure seamless integration of tools and data, while providing technical leadership and strategic vision.

Palantir Technologies London, United Kingdom
On-site Permanent
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AI Application/Big Data Engineer

This role involves designing and building AI-driven data pipelines and integrations to enable a QAS-powered response suggestion capability in Salesforce Service Cloud. Responsibilities include optimizing data processing, integrating LLMs, and ensuring data reliability and performance.

ARM London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Contract

AI Platform/ DevOps Engineer

This role involves designing, building, and operating cloud-native AI platform infrastructure across AWS and Databricks. Responsibilities include deploying and scaling containerised services, managing CI/CD pipelines, and implementing observability and security measures for AI workloads.

The Portfolio Group Ec4V4Dy, EC4V 4DY, United Kingdom £70,000 – £80,000 pa
On-site Permanent

Principal Data Architect - Energy, Renewables, Azure

This role involves leading the design, build, and operation of a cloud-native data platform on Azure for cross-fleet analytics and predictive maintenance in the renewable energy sector. Responsibilities include architecting end-to-end data solutions, implementing robust data pipelines, ensuring privacy and security, and managing platform operations and onboarding of external partners.

Hays Technology London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Contract
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Lead Solutions Architect - Strategic Customers

As a Lead Solutions Architect, you will collaborate with Databricks' most significant enterprise customers to drive organisational transformation through data and AI. You will advise CTOs and senior leaders, shape long-term data strategies, and mentor the technical community while integrating with the broader cloud ecosystem.

Databricks London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent
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Roles hiring in London

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Data Engineer Jobs

£35k – £180k
68 open

Data Architect Jobs

£58k – £240k
22 open

Senior Data Engineer Jobs

£60k – £110k
16 open

Analytics Engineer Jobs

£50k – £85k
7 open

Cloud Data Engineer Jobs

£70k – £80k
6 open

Snowflake Developer Jobs

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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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