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Job Title: Senior Data EngineerLocation: Warwick, Hybrid - 2 days per week onsiteRemuneration: Up to £650 per dayContract Details: Fixed Term Contract (6 months)Working Pattern: Full TimeJoin a leading organisation dedicated to connecting people to the energy they use safely, reliably, and efficiently! We're on the lookout for a talented Senior Data Engineer to elevate our data capabilities and drive...
Senior Data EngineerLondon, UKAbout the RoleWe're looking for a Senior Data Engineer to lead the design and delivery of modern, cloud-based data solutions. You'll play a key role in transforming enterprise data platforms, enabling global data alignment, and driving business value through scalable architecture and advanced analytics.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement end-to-end data pipelines using Azure and Databricks.Modernize legacy data warehouses...
EY327 Data EngineerLocation: BristolSalary: £31,000 + Company Vehicle and Tools providedWorking Hours: Monday - Friday (40 hours Per Week)Overview:First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Data Engineer on behalf of one of our clients. Responsible for supporting the delivery of the Project Services Team to meet customer requirements to improve service delivery standards in respect of new store openings, store...
Data EngineerLocation: Dunstable (LU5)Hours: 42.5hrs per weekRate: £30.00ph (Personal CIS)Long-Term Sub-ContractImmediate StartNelson Permanent Placements are working on behalf of our client who are a market-leading Automation/Controls Installation Company based on a food manufacturing site in Dunstable (LU5).You will be need to be experienced in installing and Testing Cat 6 Cat 7 Cables. Fibre install (Desirable but not essential). You will...
Data Engineer- London/ Remote- 4 Months- £41-£46 ph PAYEA global technology company are looking for an experienced Data Engineer to join their team on an initial 9 month assignment. The data warehouse team works very closely with Product Managers, Product Analysts and Internet Marketers to figure out ways to acquire new users, retain existing users and optimize user experience -...
About UsMakutu designs, builds and supports Microsoft Azure cloud data platforms. We are a Microsoft Solutions Partner (Azure Data & AI) and are busy building a talented team with relevant skills to deliver industry leading data platforms for our customers.The RoleThe Data Engineer role is key to building and growing the in-house technical team at Makutu. The role will provide...
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As organisations prioritise data-driven strategy, UK demand for data engineers has surged. Lightcast observed +52 % YoY growth in UK job ads referencing “data engineering,” “data pipeline,” or “ETL” in Q1 2025. Yet fewer than 15,000 fully credentialled data engineers are active, and monthly live roles hover around 1,600–1,900. Specialist recruiters provide vital shortcuts to hidden roles, technical prep and interview support. We vetted 50+ consultancies and included only those with: UK-registered head offices (Companies House verified) Named Data Engineering or Data & Analytics practice ≥5 UK data engineering roles advertised between March–June 2025 This guide mirrors your AI and biotech layouts: hiring snapshot, 10-agency verified directory (location, contact, website), salary figures, in-demand skills, interview prep, FAQs and next action steps.
Data is the new oil—and data engineers are the pipeline builders. In 2026, UK companies aren’t just collecting data—they’re streaming it, transforming it in real-time, and deploying it into AI and BI tools for instant decision-making. But all of this depends on one thing: highly skilled data engineers with a mastery of modern tools and frameworks. Welcome to the Data Engineering Jobs Skills Radar 2026—your annual guide to the languages, platforms, and tools that are defining the future of data engineering jobs in the UK. Whether you're building data lakes, deploying pipelines, or scaling real-time analytics, this guide will keep your skills up to date with what employers really want.
As UK organisations continue to scale their data capabilities, the role of the data engineer has become one of the most vital in the digital economy. From designing pipelines and managing infrastructure to enabling machine learning models, data engineers are the backbone of every data-driven organisation. But while demand is high, the most rewarding roles are often never posted publicly. In this article, we’ll show you how to discover hidden data engineering jobs in the UK by strategically engaging with professional bodies like the BCS, IET, TechUK, and UK data communities. By joining specialist groups, attending CPD events, and using member directories, you can unlock a wave of unseen job leads—and connect with hiring managers long before roles are advertised.
Redundancy can be unexpected and unsettling, especially in a field as technically demanding as data engineering. But the good news is: your skills are still in high demand. The UK continues to see strong growth in data infrastructure, cloud analytics, machine learning pipelines, and data governance roles. Whether you're a big data engineer, ETL specialist, cloud data platform expert, or someone working in real-time streaming and pipelines, there are new opportunities to rebuild and rebrand your career. This guide is designed to help UK-based data engineers bounce back after a redundancy, with a step-by-step roadmap to relaunch into a stronger, better-aligned role.
Why last year’s pay survey misleads data engineers today Ask any Data Engineer elbow‑deep in late‑arriving CDC streams, an Analytics Engineer stockpiling dbt models, or a DataOps Lead juggling Airflow failures: “Am I earning what I deserve?” The answer changes monthly. New GPU‑hungry AI workloads spike storage costs, lakehouse toolchains displace legacy marts, & suddenly real‑time streaming isn’t “nice to have” but the lion’s share of your backlog. Each shift nudges salary bands. A PDF salary guide printed in 2024 under‑reports pay the moment Databricks announces another acquisition or HMRC mandates digital provenance. To provide an up‑to‑date benchmark, DataEngineeringJobs.co.uk distilled a transparent, three‑factor formula. Plug in your discipline, UK region, & seniority; out pops a realistic 2025 salary. No stale averages, no guesswork. This article unpacks the formula, details the forces pushing data‑engineering pay upward, & offers five practical actions to lift your value in the next ninety days.
As the demand for data engineers grows, so do the expectations. It’s not enough to build robust pipelines or optimise ETL jobs—UK employers now look for candidates who can also communicate clearly with stakeholders, especially those without technical backgrounds. Whether you're applying for a data engineering role in finance, healthcare, retail, or tech, your ability to explain complex systems in plain English is becoming one of the most valued soft skills in interviews and in the workplace. This guide will help you master public speaking for data engineering roles: from structuring your presentation and designing effective visuals, to simplifying terminology, storytelling and confidently answering stakeholder questions.
