1033 IT & Software Developer jobs in the UK

Be among the first 5 applicants!
Certain Advantage jobs

Principal Data Engineer

£30,000 - 55,000
Certain Advantage
Upper Ground 101, South Bank
£30,000 - 55,000
Company Size icon
Company Size
50-200
Company Type icon
Company Type
Services
Exp Level icon
Exp Level
Lead
Job Type icon
Job Type
Full-Time
Language icon
Language
English
Visa sponsorship icon
Visa sponsorship
No

Requirements

Must:
We are looking for a Principal Data Engineer with demonstrable experience in the following technologies: Databricks (DLT, Performance Tuning, Cost Optimization), PySpark, Python, SQL, and ADF. You should have capabilities in leading a data engineering team, being technically hands-on, and driving projects to completion. Experience running a scrum team is essential. We also require proficiency in Data Modeling, Data Integration & Ingestion, and ELT.

Technologies

Databricks
Marketing
PySpark

Responsibilities

In this role, you will conceptualize and design data foundations and end-to-end solutions, including data platforms, to maximize value from data for the business. You will lead hands-on technical delivery, serve as a visible community leader for data engineers, and conduct quality presentations and training sessions. You will need to possess a vast array of technology skills, with deep expertise in at least two core technologies (Azure, AWS, SAP). Your communication skills should enable you to engage effectively with both technical developers and business managers. You will drive change and improvement through an understanding of the inter-relationship between People, Process, Data, and Technology. Additional responsibilities include coordinating the change management process, incident management, and problem management processes while driving implementation efficiency and effectiveness across pilots and future projects to minimize costs and maximize value delivery. You will also contribute to community building initiatives.

Description


This is a contract position inside IR35 until January 2026 based in Central London, with 2-3 days required onsite. If this opportunity aligns with your career aspirations, we encourage you to apply today. At Certain Advantage, we strive to go the extra mile to find the best talent for our clients. If you’re seeking a role where you can make a significant impact and advance your career, we are here to assist you in finding it. We collaborate with businesses across the UK to identify top candidates in Finance, Marketing, IT, and Engineering. If this position is not a perfect fit for you, please check our website for job alerts and career guidance tips.
Something wrong or incorrect with this job? Tell us in the chat 💬 on the right ➡️
You can find Data Engineer salaries in the UK here.

How many Data Engineer jobs are in the UK?

Currently, there are 1033 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?

Core-Asset Consulting, ApplianSys, u-blox, Serac Group, Mas & Pas Limited, BAE Systems, Leidos among others, are currently hiring for Data roles in the UK.

The company with most openings is Hays as they are hiring for 24 different Data Engineer jobs in the UK. They are probably quite committed to find good Data Engineers.