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Specialists who build and maintain the data pipelines and models that power business intelligence. A critical role in turning raw data into actionable insights.

Open roles
7
Salary range
£43k – £96k
Hiring companies
5
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Analytics Engineers are the backbone of data-driven organisations. They design, build, and maintain the data pipelines and models that transform raw data into actionable insights. Working closely with data scientists, business analysts, and product teams, Analytics Engineers ensure that data is clean, reliable, and accessible. This role is crucial in industries ranging from finance and healthcare to e-commerce and technology, where data accuracy and efficiency are paramount.

What the role does

Inside the role of an Analytics Engineer

A typical week for an Analytics Engineer is a mix of coding, testing, and collaboration. They spend time writing SQL and Python scripts, testing data pipelines, and working with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and performance.

  1. 01
    Design and implement data pipelines
  2. 02
    Write and optimise SQL queries
  3. 03
    Test and debug data transformations
  4. 04
    Collaborate with data scientists and business analysts
  5. 05
    Document and maintain data models
  6. 06
    Monitor and optimise data infrastructure performance
Salary on the board

£43k – £96k

Based on advertised midpoints across the 17 priced listings posted in the last 12 months. Base salary only.

Salary visibility
8% of listings advertise a salary.
By seniority
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Skills & tools

What hiring managers ask for

% of 17 listings posted in the last 12 months that mention each skill, extracted from job descriptions.

SQL
88%
Data Modelling
82%
Snowflake
65%
Python
59%
dbt
47%
Databricks
47%
CI/CD
41%
Data Governance
41%
Power BI
35%
AWS
35%
Data Quality
29%
PySpark
29%
Career ladder

From Junior to Principal

A typical UK progression for analytics engineers. Years are guidance — strong people move faster, and many senior folks sidestep into research, product or management.

  1. Level 1

    Junior Analytics Engineer

    0–2 yrs

    Assists in building and testing data pipelines, with a focus on learning and gaining hands-on experience.

  2. Level 2

    Mid-Level Analytics Engineer

    2–5 yrs

    Takes ownership of specific data pipelines and models, ensuring they are robust, scalable, and well-documented.

  3. Level 3

    Senior Analytics Engineer

    5–8 yrs

    Leads the design and implementation of complex data solutions, mentors junior team members, and drives best practices.

  4. Level 4

    Principal Analytics Engineer

    8+ yrs

    Strategises and oversees the entire data infrastructure, influences organisational data strategy, and leads cross-functional projects.

Pathway

How to become a Analytics Engineer

There's no single route, but most people follow some version of these steps.

  1. 1

    Learn the Basics

    Start with foundational skills in SQL, Python, and data warehousing. Gain experience with tools like dbt and Airflow.

  2. 2

    Build Pipelines

    Work on small to medium-sized data pipelines, focusing on data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL).

  3. 3

    Optimise and Scale

    Refine and optimise existing pipelines for performance and scalability. Begin to take on more complex projects.

  4. 4

    Lead Projects

    Take ownership of large-scale data projects, lead cross-functional teams, and mentor junior engineers.

  5. 5

    Influence Strategy

    Contribute to the overall data strategy of the organisation, driving innovation and best practices.

  6. 6

    Thought Leadership

    Become a recognised expert in the field, contributing to industry standards and influencing the direction of data engineering.

Live jobs

7 live roles

Analytics Engineer

Salary up to £46,000 per annum, 40 days leave inclusive of bank holidays and university closure days, hybrid working, generous pension scheme and many other generous benefits or competitive day rate availableAbout the roleHays Technology are working in partnership with...

Hays Technology Birmingham, West Midlands (county), United Kingdom £36,636 – £46,049 pa

Analytics Engineer

This role involves building and managing end-to-end data pipelines using Azure-based tools, developing a lakehouse-style platform with Databricks, and translating business requirements into robust data models. You will also own the semantic and reporting layers in Power BI, enabling self-serve analytics, and play a key role in shaping data standards and practices.

Harnham - Data and Analytics Recruitment London, United Kingdom £50,000 – £60,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent

Analytics Engineer / GCP / LookML / BigQuery

Analytics Engineer / GCP / LookML / BigQuery£(Apply online only) per day (Outside IR35)London / HybridAnalytics Engineer / GCP / LookML / BigQueryThis is an opportunity for you to join a growing ecommerce business who are looking for an Analytics...

TRIA London, United Kingdom £525 – £575 pd
Synthesia logo

Senior Analytics Engineer

As a Senior Analytics Engineer at Synthesia, you will play a crucial role in building and evolving the company's analytics foundations. You will work closely with Product, Analytics, and Engineering teams to transform raw data into trusted datasets and metrics, ensuring data quality and consistency across the organization. This role involves significant ownership and impact, with a focus on scalable and maintainable data models.

Synthesia London, United Kingdom
Remote Permanent

Data Analytics Engineer

This role involves building data models, defining business metrics, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve commercial challenges using data. You'll work on diverse projects like customer journey analysis, revenue tracking, and predictive analytics, while contributing to AI-powered tools that enhance data accessibility. The focus is on analytics engineering within a supportive, learning-oriented environment.

Rebel Recruitment Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom £40,000 – £48,000 pa
Remote Permanent

Senior Analytics Engineer

This role involves designing and maintaining data transformations, building scalable data pipelines, and creating trusted datasets to support business intelligence and decision-making. You'll work closely with analysts and stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust data solutions using modern cloud platforms and analytics engineering best practices. The role emphasizes collaboration, data modelling, and enabling data-driven culture across a growing organisation.

Harnham - Data and Analytics Recruitment London, United Kingdom £80,000 – £85,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent

Analytical Engineer

This role involves building and maintaining reliable data pipelines and data products within a modern cloud-based data platform. You'll collaborate with data engineers, scientists, and product teams to enable analytics and machine learning initiatives, focusing on data quality, transformation, and performance optimisation. The position offers the chance to solve complex data challenges and deliver tangible business impact.

Gerrard White Reigate, Surrey, RH2 0AA, United Kingdom £45,000 – £80,000 pa
Hybrid Permanent
Hiring locations

Where this role is hiring

The locations with the most live listings for this role today.

London

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3 open

Birmingham

Location
1 open

Nottingham

Location
1 open
FAQs

Common questions

  • Essential skills include proficiency in SQL, Python, and data warehousing. Knowledge of ETL tools like dbt and Airflow is also crucial.

  • Analytics Engineers provide the clean, reliable data that Data Scientists need for their analyses. They collaborate to ensure data is accurate and accessible.

  • Career progression typically involves moving from hands-on technical roles to leadership positions, influencing data strategy and leading cross-functional projects.

  • While both roles involve data pipelines, Analytics Engineers focus more on the transformation and modelling of data for business intelligence, whereas Data Engineers focus on building and maintaining the infrastructure.

  • Salaries for Analytics Engineers can vary widely based on experience and location. For specific salary ranges, please refer to the salary section on this page.

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