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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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£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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QA Engineer

You will own the quality assurance of Sagacity's client data platform deployments — the Databricks Lakehouse pipelines, gold-layer views, and analytics datasets that drive marketing, billing, credit and debt outcomes for our clients across financial services, retail, energy, telecoms &...

Sagacity London, United Kingdom

Solution Architect

Act as a Solution Architect in large enterprise environments, focusing on SAP, GIS, and data integration. Define and govern solution architecture during procurement and delivery, producing key artefacts while aligning with organisational standards and collaborating across security, data, and ERP teams.

Hays Technology London, United Kingdom £500 – £550 pd
Remote Contract

Data Engineer

This role involves leading the modernisation of data warehouse systems and implementing Lakehouse architectures within the Microsoft Fabric ecosystem. The engineer will design secure, scalable cloud data platforms using SQL, Python, and Fabric Data Factory, while mentoring junior team members and optimising data pipeline performance. Collaboration with stakeholders and technical leadership are key to delivering impactful data solutions in a hybrid working environment.

Reed Technology Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom £35,000 – £60,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required
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Senior Solutions Architect (Retail/CPG)

This role involves working closely with Databricks' largest UK and Ireland enterprise customers in the retail and consumer goods sector to design and implement advanced data and AI solutions on the Lakehouse platform. The Senior Solutions Architect will lead technical engagements, develop custom proof-of-concepts, and act as a trusted advisor, demonstrating cutting-edge AI capabilities including generative AI, RAG, and MLOps for LLMs. The position emphasizes thought leadership, mentorship, and active contribution to the technical community through workshops and solution development.

Databricks London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent

Head of Data and Analytics, UKI, AWS UKI Specialist Team

This role involves leading the go-to-market strategy for AWS Data and Analytics services across the UK and Ireland, focusing on driving adoption among large enterprises. The Head will engage with C-level executives, define target market segments, and collaborate with technical teams to shape product direction based on customer needs. They will also work cross-functionally with sales, partners, and specialist teams to scale data-driven cloud solutions.

Amazon Talent Acquisition Sw1A2Dx, SW1A 2DX, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent

Delivery Consultant - Data, Public Sector Professional Services - UK

This role involves designing and implementing secure, scalable AWS cloud solutions for public sector clients, with a strong focus on data platforms, migration strategies, and cloud adoption. The consultant will act as a technical advisor, leading end-to-end delivery of data architectures including data lakes, ETL pipelines, and governance frameworks. Work includes close collaboration with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical implementations on AWS, particularly within regulated environments requiring security clearance.

Amazon Talent Acquisition Sw1A2Dx, SW1A 2DX, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Data Engineer

Lead the modernisation of a public sector data platform by designing scalable cloud data solutions within Microsoft Fabric. Architect and optimise high-performance data pipelines using SQL, Python, and Fabric Data Factory while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with stakeholders. Focus on security, performance, and modern data architectures including Lakehouse and Medallion.

Reed Gu31Hg, GU3 1HG, United Kingdom £35,000 – £60,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

SC Cleared Data Engineer - Informatica PowerCentre experience required

Design and maintain ETL pipelines using Informatica PowerCentre within a data warehouse environment. Focus on data integration, transformation, and performance tuning with Oracle databases and UNIX/Linux scripting. Support migration of SAS workloads and ensure robust batch processing workflows.

Opus Recruitment Solutions London, United Kingdom £500 pd
Remote Contract Clearance Required
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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

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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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