Average Data Engineer salary in the UK

Lead Data EngineerClient: Leading UK Bank Contract Type: 6-month contract – Inside IR35 Location: UK (Hybrid – London / Regional offices) Start: ASAPRole Overview Lead a squad of Data Engineers delivering strategic data products for one of the UK’s largest banks. You will combine deep technical expertise with people leadership, architecture decisions and stakeholder management.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and mentor a team of 6–10 Data Engineers (onshore + offshore)Own the technical roadmap for the data platform (AWS + Databricks + dbt + Airflow)Architect scalable, cost-efficient and governed data solutionsDrive best practices in engineering, testing, observability and documentationAct as senior technical point of contact for Data Science, Analytics and Business teamsChampion cloud cost optimisation and platform modernisationEnsure delivery within strict regulatory timelinesEssential Skills & Experience8+ years total experience with at least 3 years in a Lead/Principal Data Engineer roleExpert-level AWS, Databricks, dbt and Apache AirflowProven experience leading teams in a regulated financial services environmentStrong stakeholder management and ability to translate business needs into technical solutionsDeep knowledge of data governance, lineage and quality frameworksNice to HaveTerraform, CloudFormation or CDKReal-time data platforms (Kafka/Kinesis)Previous UK banking experience

I am searching for a Data Engineer for an exciting and growing technology focused business based in Exeter. The role requires you in the office 2-days per week so you will need to live within a commutable distance of Exeter to be considered for the role or you will be in a position to relocate to the area. In this position you will be following agile methodologies for the design, development and acceptance of the data components for complex software solutions. Working closely with the Product Owner you will gain a good understanding of customer requirements and knowledge of implementation processes to help solution scoping. You will be responsible for requirements analysis, specification definition, data analysis and project management, as required, to meet the needs of each solution. You will create production code and perform code reviews with the team - you will be equally comfortable working alone or in pairs (pair programming). I am looking to speak with candidates who use design patterns and adopt best practices, candidates who take responsibility for ensuring high quality coding and development in their work. To be a success in this role you will need to be skilled in a mixture of the following: DatabricksPower BIPythonTSQLExtract Transform Load (ETL)Analysis and designTest AutomationRefactoringUnit Testing (Mocking)AgileScrum Any experience working with PowerShell, Azure, AWS, Data Lakes or Zoho is highly desirable but is NOT essential. Experience of using AI environments to enhance productivity and efficiency through intelligent task management is also desirable (i.e. Copilot and ChatGPT). I am looking to speak with good communicators who like to work collaboratively within a diverse range of technical experts - this is a highly effective technology team. The role comes with a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package which includes an enhanced pension, medical and healthcare, a bonus, good holiday allowance and much, much more! Please note, to be considered for this role you will MUST have the Right to Work in the UK long-term without company sponsorship. Our customer is not able to sponsor candidates for this opportunity. The role comes with an outstanding benefits package which include an enhance pension, medical and healthcare, a bonus, good holiday allowance and much, much more! KEYWORDSData Engineer, Databricks, Power BI, Python, TSQL, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Analysis and design, Test Automation, Refactoring, Unit Testing (Mocking), Agile, Scrum, PowerShell, Azure, AWS, Data Lakes, Zoho Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Data Engineer - Nottinghamshire + Hybrid - £60,000 - £70,000This is an exceptional opportunity to join a mid-size growing business as Senior Data Engineer and support the next stage of business growth. It is essential the successful candidate has experience working with Snowflake, DBT, and Azure. You will be hands-on technically strong, able to develop the company's data platform effectively, and have great communication and stakeholder management skills. Key Areas of the Role:Design and build effective data solutions using Snowflake, Azure, and DBTEnsure robust data quality and governanceWork effectively with the whole data team to ensure optimised solution deliveryGreat communication and stakeholder management to understand and deliver effective solutions to the wider businessThe ideal candidate will have strong and proven experience as a data engineer and posses a Snowflake, DBT, and Azure skillset, as well as strong stakeholder management and influencing skills. The company offers hybrid working and excellent career progression opportunities.