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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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108
Salary range
£45k – £125k
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64
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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

£45k – £125k

Based on advertised midpoints across the 68 UK listings priced in pounds in the last 12 months. Base salary only.

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EMEA Energy Industry Go-To-Market (GTM) Leader

This role involves leading Databricks' go-to-market strategy for the Energy industry across EMEA, engaging with executive stakeholders in oil and gas, power, utilities, renewables, and mining. The leader will drive strategic initiatives, build cross-functional alignment, and position Databricks as a key data and AI platform through thought leadership and market analysis. Success requires deep energy sector expertise and the ability to translate technical capabilities into business value for large enterprises.

Databricks United Kingdom
Hybrid Permanent
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Analytics Engineer

This role involves designing and building analytics-ready data models, enabling self-service reporting, and delivering trusted datasets to support strategic business decisions. You will work closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust data solutions, using SQL and cloud data platforms like GCP/BigQuery.

Adecco London, United Kingdom £450 – £465 pd
Hybrid Contract
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SQL Developer

This role involves designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines, developing data models and reports, and improving data quality and performance. You will work closely with product and engineering teams, support data governance, and help shape the company's data architecture.

Langham Recruitment Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 2AA, United Kingdom £40,000 – £55,000 pa
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Data Automations Manager

The Data Automations Manager leads the Salesforce ecosystem for customer engagement, ensuring data flows, automation, and team development. They maintain the Single Customer View, enhance data hygiene, and support multi-channel journeys while leading a team of Data Automation Leads.

Experis Manchester, United Kingdom £50,000 – £65,000 pa
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Lead Data Engineer

The Lead Data Engineer will develop, maintain, and quality assure numerical models for calculating pEPR fees and producer payments. They will lead the data strategy, ensuring robust and transparent processes, and collaborate across teams to support decision-making and policy development.

Experis London, United Kingdom £600 – £678 pd
Remote Contract Clearance Required
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Private Cloud Architect

Design and build backend services, APIs, and developer tooling for enterprise cybersecurity and data platforms using Go, Python, Java, or C#. Operate services in AWS/Azure with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and modern CI/CD pipelines. Focus on software engineering excellence, automated testing, and SRE practices within a security-critical environment.

Experis Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom £411 pd
Hybrid Contract Clearance Required
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Roles hiring in London

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Data Engineer Jobs

£35k – £125k
47 open

Senior Data Engineer Jobs

£50k – £115k
18 open

Data Architect Jobs

£60k – £155k
16 open

Analytics Engineer Jobs

£40k – £85k
4 open

Cloud Data Engineer Jobs

£50k – £75k
3 open

Data Platform Engineer Jobs

£70k – £80k
1 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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