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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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178
Salary range
£50k – £129k
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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

£50k – £129k

Based on advertised midpoints across the 74 priced listings posted in the last 12 months. Base salary only.

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Senior Data Manager

Senior Data Manager£90k - £120k per annum + Bonus and BenefitsLondon, Manchester or Glasgow / HybridAre you ready to help organisations transform how they use data and AI? Do you thrive on designing cloud-native platforms, solving complex technical challenges and...

Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions London, United Kingdom £90,000 – £120,000 pa

Lead Data Engineer

Lead Data EngineerAre you an experienced Lead Data Engineer looking to shape the future of a modern cloud data platform? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing technology business where you'll provide technical leadership, define engineering best practices,...

Hatched Recruitment Group London, United Kingdom £80,000 – £95,000 pa

Fullstack Engineer (Heavy Frontend)

The OpportunityIn this role, you will go beyond building standard user-facing features to focus on critical internal platform architecture. You will work within a lean, agile team to bridge frontend development with backend systems, transforming how internal engineers interact with,...

Randstad Technologies Recruitment London, United Kingdom £550 – £600 pd
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Research Scientist/Engineer - Multimodal AI & LLM

Research Scientist / Research Engineer - Multimodal AI & Large Language ModelsLocation: LondonSalary: £(phone number removed) per annum + permanent benefits + bonusJob Type: Permanent, Full-Time, On-siteAbout the OpportunityWe are partnering with an innovative research organisation at the forefront of...

Adecco London, United Kingdom
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Sr. Specialist Solutions Architect

Design and implement production-grade machine learning and AI workloads, including end-to-end pipelines, MLOps, and GenAI systems like RAG and agentic architectures. Provide technical leadership during sales cycles, mentor teams, and influence product direction based on customer needs. Work closely with cloud platforms and large-scale data systems like Apache Spark.

Databricks London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent
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Data Engineering Lead

Data Engineering LeadLondon/Hybrid12 months contractDay rate £745 via Umbrella CompanyOur commitment is to provide equal opportunity regardless of, for example, your gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or beliefs. We also engage with employers to develop programmes and pathways that...

Adecco London, United Kingdom

Agentic Technical Lead

Agentic Technical Lead (Contract)Location: London (On-site)Contract: ContractAbout the RoleWe're a specialist AI consultancy that partners with CEOs, executive leadership teams, and Family Offices to turn AI ambition into measurable commercial outcomes. Rather than building technology for technology's sake, we focus...

Eligo Recruitment Ec2M7Py, EC2M 7PY, United Kingdom £400 – £500

Senior Azure Data Engineer

Contract Opportunity: Senior Data Engineer / DataOps EngineerLocation: Central London, UKContract Duration: 6 MonthsRole Type: ContractAbout the RoleAre you an experienced Data Engineer with a passion for DataOps, automation, and platform engineering? We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer...

Randstad Technologies Recruitment London, City And County Of the City Of London, United Kingdom £400 – £450 pd
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Roles hiring in London

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Data Engineer Jobs

£35k – £150k
57 open

Senior Data Engineer Jobs

£55k – £115k
20 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
3 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.

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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