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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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181
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£50k – £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.

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£50k – £125k

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Forward Deployed Infrastructure Engineer - UK Government

This role involves building, operating, and maintaining high-performance infrastructure for Palantir's platforms deployed within UK government environments. You'll troubleshoot complex production systems, automate manual processes, and collaborate with engineering and deployment teams to ensure reliability and scalability. The position emphasizes hands-on problem-solving, coding proficiency, and direct impact on mission-critical operations.

Palantir Technologies London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Backend Software Engineer - Infrastructure

This role involves building foundational infrastructure for Palantir's Foundry and Gotham platforms, focusing on distributed systems, scalable data processing, and secure, high-performance services. Engineers will design robust APIs, optimize large-scale compute workloads, and contribute to open-source libraries. Participation in the Frontline program offers direct customer engagement, enabling engineers to refine products based on real-world feedback from critical sectors.

Palantir Technologies London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required
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Senior Solutions Architect (Enterprise Accounts)

As a Senior Solutions Architect, you will work with Databricks' largest and most complex customers to help them adopt the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform. You will develop and execute customer engagement strategies, coach account teams, and influence stakeholders across the cloud ecosystem, while contributing to the technical community through workshops and meet-ups.

Databricks London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent
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Senior Solution Engineer

This role involves collaborating with sales teams and customers to demonstrate Snowflake's data platform, translating technical capabilities into business solutions. The Senior Solution Engineer leads technical discussions, designs data architectures, and supports proof-of-concept initiatives. They stay ahead of evolving data and AI technologies to position Snowflake effectively against competitors and help shape product direction through feedback to engineering and product teams.

Snowflake London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent
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Delivery Solutions Architect

The role involves leading the post-sale technical strategy for strategic customers, ensuring successful onboarding, adoption, and production of Databricks workloads. You will act as the technical account lead, coordinating across internal teams and customer stakeholders to drive value realization and resolve complex technical challenges. The position blends technical leadership with commercial growth objectives, focusing on execution, governance, and cross-functional alignment.

Databricks London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent
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Sales Development Representative

This role focuses on building a revenue pipeline by identifying and engaging target accounts through discovery calls and multi-channel outreach. The candidate will collaborate with sales and marketing teams to expand Snowflake's footprint in strategic EMEA accounts, using advanced tools and AI-driven approaches. Emphasis is placed on proactive account research, relationship-building, and driving business outcomes in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Snowflake London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent
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Roles hiring in London

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Data Engineer Jobs

£35k – £150k
56 open

Senior Data Engineer Jobs

£55k – £115k
21 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
2 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.

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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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