2659 IT & Software Developer  jobs in the UK
Senior Data Engineer
£30,000 - 55,000 
Certain Advantage
Upper Ground 101, South Bank 
£30,000 - 55,000 
Requirements
Must:
- Strong expertise in cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/SAP)  
- Advanced proficiency in ETL/ELT pipelines  
- Expert-level data modeling skills  
- Skilled in data integration and ingestion  
- Experience with Databricks, SQL, Synapse, Data Factory, and related Azure services  
- Familiarity with version control and DevOps tools (GITHUB, Azure DevOps, Actions)  
- Experience with testing and automation tools (PyTest, SonarQube)
Responsibilities
- Design and build data solutions aligned with our business and IT strategy  
- Lead the development of scalable data pipelines and models using Azure and Databricks  
- Support data foundation initiatives, ensuring effective rollout across business units  
- Act as a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders, presenting insights clearly  
- Oversee change management, incident management, and data quality improvement  
- Contribute to best practice sharing and community-building initiatives within the data engineering space
Description
We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer (Databricks) to join our world-leading energy organization on a key transformation program within our trading and supply division. This is an exciting opportunity for you to play a pivotal role in building modern, scalable data solutions using Azure cloud technologies. As a Senior Data Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing robust data foundations and end-to-end solutions that drive value across the business. You will help shape and embed data-driven thinking across both technical and business teams, ensuring we continue to lead with insight and innovation. Additionally, you will act as a subject matter expert, guiding technical decisions, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring data engineering best practices are consistently applied. You will be joining a large-scale program focused on modernizing a global data warehouse platform using Azure technologies. The project aims to deliver a unified and standardized view of data across international operations, a key enabler for smarter, data-driven trading decisions. If you are a data engineer with deep Azure and Databricks experience and enjoy solving complex challenges within a global business, this contract offers a chance to make a real impact on a high-profile initiative.
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How many Data Engineer jobs are in the UK?
Currently, there are 2659 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?
Origin, Direct Online Services, Commsworld, Street Group, RDC Aviation, Ever Nimble, ProCheckUp Limited among others, are currently hiring for Data roles in the UK. 
The company with most openings is Hays Technology as they are hiring for 58 different Data Engineer jobs in the UK. They are probably quite committed to find good Data Engineers.
The company with most openings is Hays Technology as they are hiring for 58 different Data Engineer jobs in the UK. They are probably quite committed to find good Data Engineers.