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
221
Salary range
£29k – £240k
Hiring companies
81

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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1 job
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Lead
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Live jobs

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Principal Data Architect

The Principal Data Architect will define and implement the architecture and solution designs for data products within the NGET FUNCTIONS business area. This role involves planning, designing, and maintaining data integration projects, adopting modern cloud technologies, and ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and sustainability standards. The position is crucial for operationalizing data and analytics initiatives and aligning with the client's vision of a clean, fair, and affordable energy future.

Experis London, City And County Of the City Of London, United Kingdom £700 – £800 pd
Remote Contract

SQL Server DBA /. Data Engineer

This role involves a mix of SQL Server DBA and data engineering tasks, focusing on performance optimization and development of mission-critical data platforms. You'll work on high-performance data analytics, contribute to backup and recovery processes, and engage in stored procedure development. The company is expanding and offers a dynamic, flexible work environment with a range of benefits.

Noir London, United Kingdom £60,000 – £85,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent Flexible

AI Deployment Engineer

As an AI Deployment Engineer, you will be responsible for building and maintaining the data infrastructure that supports AI deployments, integrating AI solutions into existing business systems, and ensuring the reliability and scalability of deployed AI solutions. You will work closely with AI Deployment Strategists to take prototypes to production and manage the technical backbone of the company's AI tooling.

Emponics Cornhill, Greater London, City And County Of the City Of London, United Kingdom £80,000 – £130,000 pa
Permanent

Solution Data Architect - Confluent flink

This role involves shaping enterprise-wide data architecture, designing end-to-end data flows, and ensuring data quality and governance across multiple systems. The Solution Data Architect will collaborate with various teams to drive consistency and scalability in data transformation initiatives.

TXP London, United Kingdom £428 – £429 pd
Contract

Product Manager

dunnhumby is the global leader in Customer Data Science, partnering with the world’s most ambitious retailers and brands to put the customer at the heart of every decision. We combine deep insight, advanced technology, and close collaboration to help our...

dunnhumby London, United Kingdom
Contract

Solutions Architect

This role involves designing and delivering cloud-native architectures that leverage AI and modern cloud services to impact UK residents' lives. You will work in multidisciplinary teams, focusing on scalable, secure, and user-centred solutions while championing AI adoption where it adds value.

Lynx Recruitment Sw1E5Lb, SW1E 5LB, United Kingdom £60,000 – £80,000 pa
On-site Permanent

Quant Developer

This role involves developing and enhancing algorithmic trading and automated bidding systems for energy markets. You will build scalable back-testing frameworks, integrate new data sources, and collaborate with engineering, data, and trading teams to ensure robust and reliable solutions.

TXP Technology x People London, United Kingdom £55 pa

Senior Data Engineering Manager

This role involves leading multiple data and digital engineering teams to deliver enterprise-scale platforms and products. Responsibilities include setting engineering standards, coaching team leads, overseeing vendor delivery, and championing continuous improvement across modern cloud and data technologies.

Tenth Revolution Group London, United Kingdom £90,000 – £110,000 pa
On-site Permanent Flexible
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

Common questions

  • 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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