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Finding and Filling Data Engineer Jobs in London
Learn more about data engineer jobs in London below, and find out how we can help you fill Contract and Permanent positions – as talent or as an employer.
Our Data Engineer Jobs in London
We’ve strategically positioned our Technology Division to work cross-sector in a wide range of disciplines. We’re often called upon to assist London employers looking to fill senior data engineer jobs within their organisations, as well as those with the knowledge and skills necessary to do the job well.
Similar Roles We Help Fill
We will also often be called upon to assist talented individuals and organisations looking to find or fill similar positions to data engineer jobs. These positions include:
- Big data engineers
- Business intelligence engineers
- Computer vision engineers
- Data analysts
- Data architects
- Data scientists
- Machine learning engineers
The Data Engineer Role
It’s the responsibility of a data engineer to build systems that collect, manage, and convert raw data into useable information. This information will then be interpreted by a data scientist or a business analyst. The overall aim of this process is to ensure the data is accessible, so that organisations can use it to analyse and optimise performance.
The specific roles and responsibilities of a data engineer are likely to differ between companies, and will change and grow as the position evolves. They will also change depending on the individual advances and needs of the organisation in question. Common tasks that are likely to be shared by a large number of jobs in different organisations include:
- Acquiring datasets that meet the needs of the organisation
- Building, testing, and maintaining data pipeline architectures
- Creating new data validation methods and data analysis tools
- Developing algorithms that will transform data into actionable insights
- Ensuring compliance with data governance and security requirements
Depending on the seniority of the individual, a data engineer may also have to spend time training junior members of the team.
Qualifications
All types of data engineer require a strong background in technology. Most, if not all, organisations looking for a data engineer to join their team will be looking for a candidate with at least a Bachelor’s degree. Some may also ask for candidates with Master’s degrees, or even PhDs.
The subjects employers are likely to favour include computer science, mathematics, IT, and software engineering. Beyond this, many may also ask for certification in one of several key areas of technology:
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certified Data Analytics – Specialty
- Cloudera Certified Associate (CCA) Spark and Hadoop Developer
- Cloudera Certified Professional (CCP): Data Engineer
- Data Science Council of America (DASCA) Associate Big Data Engineer
- Data Science Council of America (DASCA) Senior Big Data Engineer
- Google Professional Data Engineer
- IBM Certified Data Architect – Big Data
- IBM Certified Data Engineer – Big Data
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
- SAS Certified Big Data Professional
Skills
Data engineers will need both hard and soft skills in order to be successful in their position. The hard skills include:
- An understanding of analytics software (specifically Apache Hadoop-based solutions such as MapReduce, Hive, Pig, and HBase)
- An understanding of database systems and database management
- Demonstrable experience and understanding of coding (Python, Golang, Ruby, Perl, Scala, Java, SAS, R, MetLab, and C and C++ are all frequently mentioned in job descriptions)
- Knowledge of and experience with data warehousing
- Knowledge of and experience with operating systems (such as Apple macOS, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Solaris, and UNIX)
- Knowledge and understanding of machine learning
Soft skills that a data engineer is likely to require include:
- A strong work ethic
- The ability to adapt
- The ability to collaborate with other members of the data team
- Business acumen
- Critical thinking skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Data Engineer Salaries in London
Data engineers are in high demand in London, owing to the capital’s status as a global business and tech hub. This makes the jobs more competitive to get than they might be elsewhere in the UK. Many firms will also be in a better position to offer higher, more lucrative salaries. Because of this, you might expect to see salaries starting at around £50,000 and going up to £70,000 or more.
It’s also possible to find positions which have lower or higher starting salaries than this, depending on the organisation involved. To learn more about this, please see our page on data engineer salaries.
Why Choose Us?
When you want to find or fill data engineer jobs in London, you will find we are:
Eager to network, and have a long list of companies, agencies, and individuals we can connect you to
Focused on providing solutions, and committed to placing diverse talent in positions carefully matched to them
Skilled at spotting talent, especially in Development, Data, Analytics, AI, Robotics & Cloud
Experienced business advisors for countless companies and organisations
You will also find that we:
- Offer businesses the opportunity and autonomy to grow as they have intended
- Provide access to talent and clients across the PS/FS, Public Sector, and C&I
- Give you support and offer the skills and market knowledge of a well-known and respected tech recruitment company
- Offer access to jobs with above market-rate salaries, as well as incentives and guarantees
- Offer access to jobs with benefits such as healthcare, tech, and the chance to buy more holiday time
- Don’t operate on threshold commission
Connect with Us Online
We believe the heart of any organisation is the people that work there. Putting ourselves in the best position to work with others who share this belief is all part of what we do. When these companies and individuals come to us online, they will find the quickest method of starting the process of recruitment.
We’ll be glad to start the process with you as soon as you get in touch. If you would like to get started as soon as possible, connect with us on LinkedIn. You can also use the platform to connect with our Managing Director, Chris Jones.
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If you are interested in finding or filling Contract or Permanent data engineer jobs in London, contact us or send us your CV today. Our specialists will be ready to offer an unrivalled service and all the expert advice and support that you need throughout the recruitment process. As a result, you should find the ideal working solution you are looking for – whether you are a recruiter or want to be recruited.
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