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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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211
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.

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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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Data Observability Engineer

This role involves ensuring data accuracy, reliability, and trustworthiness across a large-scale enterprise data platform. You'll design and implement data observability frameworks, automate validation processes, and proactively detect and resolve data quality issues. The position emphasizes ownership of data health, collaboration across engineering and governance teams, and driving a proactive reliability culture using modern cloud-based tools and practices.

Ashdown Group London, United Kingdom £80,000 – £95,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent
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Lakebase Sales Specialist (UKI)

This role involves driving adoption of Databricks Lakebase, a fully managed Postgres service, by partnering with sales teams and engaging technical and business stakeholders across the UK and Ireland. The specialist will lead complex sales cycles, run proofs of value, and position Lakebase as a modern operational data foundation for AI-native and intelligent applications. Success requires enabling both customers and internal teams to adopt and scale the platform.

Databricks London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent
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Senior Manager, Field Engineering - Lakebase

Lead a team of pre-sales Solutions Architects focused on Databricks' Lakebase product, driving technical adoption and customer value in strategic accounts. Work closely with sales, product, and engineering teams to shape field strategy and improve consumption in complex, high-growth environments. Requires deep technical expertise in OLTP databases, modern data platforms, and cloud infrastructure, with a focus on AI and operational data systems.

Databricks London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent

API & Integration Engineer

This role involves designing and maintaining integration flows on Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform, focusing on services like Azure Logic Apps, Service Bus, and API Management. The engineer will ensure secure and stable data integrations across systems including Dynamics 365, manage API documentation, and support deployment processes with a strong emphasis on security and compliance. Work includes both integration-specific tasks and broader platform support during peak periods.

Synapri King's Cross, London, WC1H 8AL, United Kingdom £45,000 – £50,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent
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Data Engineer, Amazon Customer Service Data Analytics Support Hub

This role involves building and maintaining scalable data pipelines for customer service analytics, focusing on multi-contact journey analysis, transcripts processing, and LLM-serving datasets. The engineer will bridge central data platforms with domain-specific use cases, enabling diagnostic and predictive insights. Key responsibilities include productionizing machine learning outputs, ensuring data quality, and supporting secure, certified data infrastructure at global scale.

Amazon London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent

Senior Business Data Analyst

This role involves conducting a discovery phase to document and modernise a complex data reporting and architecture environment. The analyst will map data flows, audit existing pipelines in GCP, trace transformation logic in PostgreSQL, and collaborate with stakeholders to define a future-state roadmap. It's a high-impact, autonomous position requiring strong technical documentation and cross-functional communication skills.

Data Idols Farringdon, London, EC1M 4BJ, United Kingdom £450 – £550 pd
Hybrid Contract

Data Platform Engineer

This role involves modernising a large-scale data platform by migrating data pipelines, notebooks, and workloads from a legacy Databricks environment to a modern AWS cloud-based architecture. The engineer will design and implement infrastructure using Terraform, automate deployments, and ensure secure onboarding of datasets and users. The position supports a major government transformation programme with a focus on data engineering, cloud migration, and platform automation.

Syntax Consultancy London, United Kingdom £550 – £600 pd
Hybrid Contract Clearance Required

Lead Engineer - Workplace Technology & Automation

This role involves leading technical architecture and automation initiatives for workplace technology, focusing on Microsoft 365, AI-driven workflows, and integration with enterprise platforms like ServiceNow. The engineer will design reusable automation patterns, advance Copilot adoption with custom agents, and act as an internal consultant to improve service delivery. It emphasizes hands-on development, infrastructure-as-code, and agile collaboration in a global data science environment.

dunnhumby London, United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent
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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

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£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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