3851 IT & Software Developer jobs in the UK
Requirements
Must:
- Strong experience with Databricks, Apache Spark, and cloud-based data architectures (preferably Azure)
- Excellent programming capability in Python and SQL
- Experience orchestrating pipelines with Azure Data Factory and Databricks Workflows
- Solid understanding of Lakehouse architectures and modern data warehousing principles
- Experience with data modeling, ELT/ETL pipelines, and testing frameworks
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control, and DevOps practices
- Knowledge of security, governance, and cost optimization in cloud data platforms
- Proven experience leading engineering teams or coordinating multiple squads
- Experience aligning engineering work with strategic project objectives
- Ability to mentor and develop engineers, driving technical excellence across teams
- Strong problem-solving, debugging, and architectural thinking skills
- Degree in IT, Computer Science, or related discipline (desirable)
Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership across multiple delivery squads, ensuring consistent data engineering standards and patterns
- Coordinate technical solutions and align team efforts across initiatives
- Translate functional designs into scalable and reusable data engineering solutions
- Collaborate closely with solution architects, business analysts, and stakeholders to refine requirements and technical approaches
- Design and implement high-performance ELT pipeline patterns using Databricks
- Mentor and develop engineers across the team, creating learning and development plans
- Champion engineering best practices, including code quality, testing, and documentation
- Conduct peer reviews to ensure high-quality and reliable deliverables
- Optionally contribute to on-call platform support where required
Description
We are an innovative and leading retailer investing heavily in our data capabilities to drive smarter decision-making across the business. We offer a competitive salary, remote or hybrid working options, and a collaborative environment for our team. As a Lead Data Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering our modern Enterprise Data Platform while enjoying the opportunity to mentor engineers and influence the direction of a high-impact data platform.
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How many Data Engineer jobs are in the UK?
Currently, there are 3851 Data openings. Check also: Spark jobs, Snowflake jobs, Kafka jobs, Hadoop jobs - all with salary brackets.
Is the UK a good place for Data Engineers?
The UK is one of the best countries to work as a Data Engineer. It has a vibrant startup community, growing tech hubs and, most important: lots of interesting jobs for people who work in tech.
Which companies are hiring for Data Engineer jobs in the UK?
SwapTix, Collect Solutions Ltd, Arctic Shores, Metropolitan Police, Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), TBG Solutions Ltd, The American School in London among others, are currently hiring for Data roles in the UK.
The company with most openings is Experis as they are hiring for 98 different Data Engineer jobs in the UK. They are probably quite committed to find good Data Engineers.
The company with most openings is Experis as they are hiring for 98 different Data Engineer jobs in the UK. They are probably quite committed to find good Data Engineers.