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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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Strategic Account Executive, UAE

This role involves managing and growing Databricks' most strategic customer account in the UAE from a London-based position, with regular travel to the region. The Account Executive will drive adoption of the Data Intelligence Platform by identifying new use cases, guiding technical buyers, and orchestrating field engineering support to deliver value. Success requires deep product knowledge, strategic stakeholder engagement, and closing enterprise deals in a data and AI-driven environment.

Databricks London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Forward Deployed Engineer - Emerging Enterprise & DNB

Work with emerging enterprises and digital-native clients to design and implement data engineering, data science, and cloud-based solutions using the Databricks platform. Deliver technical projects including reference architectures, production use cases, and system integrations while providing thought leadership and resolving complex data challenges. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute feedback to improve product capabilities.

Databricks London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Staff Software Engineer - Unity Catalog Runtime Enforcement

This role involves leading the development and hardening of the runtime enforcement layer for Unity Catalog, ensuring secure and consistent data access across Databricks' compute engines and cloud environments. The engineer will drive multi-year technical initiatives, establish enforcement standards, and lead a team in a high-severity, cross-organizational domain. Key responsibilities include incident prevention, automation, and collaboration across teams to unify authorization semantics at scale.

Databricks London, United Kingdom

Head of EMEA Financial Services GTM

This role leads the go-to-market strategy for Databricks' Financial Services business across EMEA, focusing on Banking, Capital Markets, and Insurance. The individual will shape vertical-specific growth plans, drive executive relationships with clients and partners, and act as a thought leader through content and events. Collaboration with sales, marketing, product, and technical teams is central to scaling domain expertise and driving revenue.

Databricks London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Staff Software Engineer - Backend

This role involves building and improving scalable backend systems for Databricks' Lakehouse Platform, focusing on distributed systems, data storage, and reliability. You'll work across the full development lifecycle to deliver secure, high-performance services that handle massive data workloads on cloud infrastructure. The position emphasizes solving deep technical challenges in data access, workflow orchestration, and system reliability as part of a foundational engineering team in London.

Databricks London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Staff Software Engineer - Delta

Design and develop high-performance backend systems for Databricks workspaces, focusing on scalability, low latency, and reliability. Lead technical projects, mentor engineers, and contribute to the core write-path of Delta Lake. Work on large-scale distributed systems processing exabytes of data daily.

Databricks London, United Kingdom

Deployment Strategist

Acts as a trusted advisor to C-suite stakeholders, leading end-to-end scoping and value definition for high-impact AI deployments. Owns the non-technical lifecycle of customer engagements, from initial discovery through pilot delivery, by defining MVPs, writing PRDs, and managing agile project execution. Bridges strategic business objectives with technical implementation, ensuring solutions deliver measurable business value and lay the foundation for long-term expansion.

Databricks London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Solutions Architect (DS/ML/GenAI/LLM)

This role involves designing and delivering end-to-end data and AI solutions on the Databricks Lakehouse platform, with a focus on Generative AI and large language models. The Senior Solutions Architect will act as a trusted advisor to enterprise customers, leading technical engagements, building proofs of concept, and mentoring junior team members. The position requires deep expertise in data science, cloud platforms, and modern AI architectures, alongside strong pre-sales collaboration.

Databricks London, United Kingdom

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Roles hiring in London

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Data Engineer Jobs

£35k – £150k

Senior Data Engineer Jobs

£55k – £115k

Data Architect Jobs

£65k – £125k

Cloud Data Engineer Jobs

£49k – £100k

Databricks Engineer Jobs

£100k – £112k

Analytics Engineer Jobs

£50k – £60k

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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.

FAQs

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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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