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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.

Open roles
204
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.

Salary on the board

£29k – £240k

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

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Data Engineer

Design and maintain scalable cloud-based data platforms using Azure technologies, building data pipelines and data warehouses to support analytics and reporting. Collaborate with data science, development, and business teams to ensure data is secure, reliable, and accessible. Focus on automation, performance optimisation, and modernising the organisation's data architecture.

Ashdown Group Wimbledon, SW19 7NL, United Kingdom £70,000 – £80,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent

Data Engineer

This role involves ensuring data accuracy, reliability, and trustworthiness across a large-scale enterprise data platform. The Data Engineer will design and implement data observability and validation frameworks, proactively monitor data health, and enforce quality standards across complex pipelines. Working closely with Data Engineering and Governance teams, the role focuses on shifting from reactive to proactive data reliability through automation, SLA/SLO management, and root cause analysis.

Ashdown Group London, United Kingdom £80,000 – £95,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent
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Lakebase Sales Specialist - MEA

This role focuses on driving adoption of Databricks Lakebase, a fully managed Postgres service, by partnering with account teams to identify and close sales opportunities. The specialist will engage technical and business stakeholders across platform, data, and IT teams to position Lakebase as a modern operational data foundation for AI-native and real-time applications. Key responsibilities include leading proof-of-value initiatives, navigating complex sales cycles, and enabling field teams to scale Lakebase expertise.

Databricks London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent

Data Architect - Databricks - Dbt - Azure

Design and lead data architecture initiatives using Databricks, dbt, and Azure Data Services, with responsibility for guiding a team of data engineers and managing stakeholder relationships. Focus on building scalable data pipelines and robust ETL/ELT workflows within Azure cloud environments. The role emphasizes strong technical leadership, data governance, and modern data platform practices.

Square One Resources London, United Kingdom £500 pd
Remote Contract
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Analytics Engineer/Data Analyst

This role involves building and maintaining high-quality, reusable data assets by collaborating with business and technology teams. The engineer will use SQL and Python to develop automated reporting, dashboards, and scalable data pipelines, focusing on transforming ad-hoc analyses into production-grade solutions. Emphasis is placed on data quality, automation, and delivering actionable insights using modern cloud platforms and AI-assisted tools.

Experis London, United Kingdom £50,000 – £65,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent

Staff Data Engineer

This role involves designing and maintaining scalable, production-grade data pipelines on cloud-native platforms using Azure and Databricks. The engineer will lead technical decisions around data processing and modelling, optimise performance, and establish engineering best practices across the data function. It's a high-impact position at the core of a major data transformation within a leading UK retail brand.

Data Idols London, United Kingdom £85,000 – £95,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent
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Data Analyst / Data Business Analyst London/d

The role involves working with a global insurance firm's data engineering team on large-scale Azure data warehouse projects, focusing on ETL processes, data analysis, and implementation using Azure Data Factory, Snowflake, and Star schemas. The candidate will also handle geospatial data within the context of insurance, contributing to Medallion architecture design and data modelling. This is a hybrid position requiring 2 days per week in the City of London office.

Adecco London, City And County Of the City Of London, United Kingdom £550 pd
Hybrid Contract
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Data Solution Architect - Customer

This role involves designing and governing customer data solutions within a retail context, focusing on data integration, identity resolution, and master data management. The architect will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data strategies, ensure compliance with architectural standards, and enable data-driven personalisation. Key responsibilities include creating design artefacts, guiding engineering teams, and staying current with evolving customer data technologies.

Experis London, United Kingdom £750 pd
Hybrid Contract
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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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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.

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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