Data Engineering Recruitment connects organisations with the specialists who build modern data platforms, pipelines and cloud infrastructure.
SGI supports permanent, contract and project-based hiring across the UK and Europe through a specialist network of 6,814 data engineering professionals, helping businesses deliver enterprise data transformation programmes with confidence.
SGI recruits Data Scientists, Senior Data Scientists, Machine Learning Engineers, MLOps Engineers, AI / ML Architects and Heads of Data Science across the UK and Europe.
Transform complex datasets into actionable business insights through statistical analysis and predictive modelling.
Analyse structured and unstructured data to support business decisions.
Develop predictive models and analytical workflows.
Build reproducible data pipelines and reporting.
Tools & Platforms: Python, R, SQL, pandas, scikit-learn
Salary:
UK Permanent: £55k–£120k
DACH/Benelux Permanent: €70k–€135k
Contract: UK £500–£950/day, Benelux €700–€1,200/day, Switzerland CHF1,100–1,500/day
Lead advanced analytics initiatives that drive commercial strategy and machine learning adoption.
Design and validate advanced predictive models.
Mentor data science teams and establish analytical best practice.
Translate business objectives into scalable data solutions.
Tools & Platforms: Python, Spark, Databricks, Snowflake, dbt
Salary:
UK Permanent: £80k–£130k
DACH/Benelux Permanent: €90k–€150k
Contract: UK £700–£1,050/day, Benelux €900–€1,300/day, Switzerland CHF1,300–1,700/day
Deploy machine learning models into production and build reliable AI-enabled applications.
Develop production-ready machine learning solutions.
Optimise model performance and scalability.
Integrate machine learning into cloud-native platforms.
Tools & Platforms: TensorFlow, PyTorch, MLflow, Python, Docker
Salary:
UK Permanent: £70k–£145k
DACH/Benelux Permanent: €85k–€160k
Contract: UK £600–£1,050/day, Benelux €800–€1,350/day, Switzerland CHF1,300–1,800/day
Build production environments that support reliable, repeatable machine learning deployment.
Automate model deployment and monitoring.
Manage machine learning pipelines across cloud platforms.
Improve governance, observability and operational performance.
Tools & Platforms: MLflow, Apache Airflow, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS SageMaker
Salary:
UK Permanent: £80k–£150k
DACH/Benelux Permanent: €95k–€170k
Contract: UK £700–£1,100/day, Benelux €900–€1,400/day, Switzerland CHF1,400–1,900/day
Design enterprise machine learning architecture supporting scalable AI and data platforms.
Define machine learning architecture and governance.
Design cloud-native AI platforms and data infrastructure.
Lead enterprise AI implementation programmes.
Tools & Platforms: Azure Machine Learning, AWS SageMaker, Databricks, Snowflake
Salary:
UK Permanent: £120k–£200k
DACH/Benelux Permanent: €140k–€230k
Contract: UK £1,100–£1,600/day, Benelux €1,300–€1,900/day, Switzerland CHF1,800–2,200/day
Build high-performing data teams with specialists in analytics, machine learning, MLOps and data leadership.
SGI supports permanent, contract, embedded and project-based hiring across the UK and Europe.
SGI supports organisations building data capability through permanent recruitment, contract hiring, embedded recruitment solutions and project-based delivery across the UK and Europe.
Build long-term data science capability with professionals experienced across analytics, machine learning and AI.
What it is: Permanent recruitment focused on technical expertise, commercial impact and long-term organisational fit.
Who it's for: Businesses expanding data science functions and leadership capability.
When to use it: Team growth, strategic hiring and business transformation.
Scale data programmes with specialist contractors across analytics, machine learning and MLOps.
What it is: Contract recruitment providing rapid access to experienced data professionals through SGI's established contractor network.
Who it's for: Organisations delivering time-sensitive projects or specialist technical initiatives.
When to use it: Platform delivery, AI implementation, advanced analytics and transformation programmes.
Scale high-growth data teams with recruiters operating as an extension of your internal talent function.
What it is: SGI embeds dedicated recruiters within client organisations, owning the hiring lifecycle from brief to offer while implementing recruitment processes and reporting.
During a global financial services programme to build a 30-person data platform team, SGI deployed two embedded recruiters, providing onsite and remote support throughout the engagement.
Who it's for: Organisations building large-scale data teams.
When to use it: High-volume hiring, transformation programmes and long-term growth.
Deliver defined data outcomes through structured project teams and outcome-based delivery.
What it is: SGI manages project scope, milestones and service levels, delivering complete data teams aligned to agreed business outcomes.
Who it's for: Organisations delivering large-scale data platform and analytics programmes.
When to use it: Data transformation, platform modernisation and enterprise analytics initiatives.
SGI's Data Science network includes 116,945 professionals, supporting organisations across the UK and Europe as they build analytics, machine learning and data platform capability.
Explore opportunities across data science, machine learning, MLOps and technical leadership with organisations investing in advanced analytics, AI and modern data platforms across the UK and Europe.
SGI recruits Data Scientists, Senior Data Scientists, Machine Learning Engineers, MLOps Engineers, AI / ML Architects and Heads of Data Science across permanent, contract, embedded and project-based hiring.
Recruitment supports organisations building data platforms, machine learning capability and enterprise analytics functions throughout the UK and Europe.
Permanent data science salaries range from £55,000 to £200,000 in the UK and €70,000 to €230,000 across DACH and Benelux, while contract rates extend from £500 to £1,600 per day, depending on the role and market.
SGI provides benchmarked salary and day-rate guidance across the UK, DACH and Benelux, reflecting current demand by role, seniority and location.
Yes. SGI supports permanent recruitment, contract hiring, embedded recruitment and Statement of Work delivery across data science, enabling organisations to scale individual specialist appointments, leadership teams and larger transformation programmes. Recruitment models are aligned to business objectives, hiring volume and programme complexity.
SGI recruits data science professionals across the UK, DACH and Benelux, supporting organisations ranging from growing technology businesses to established enterprise organisations.
Recruitment spans specialist technical appointments, leadership hires and project-based teams across the European data market.
Recruitment timelines vary according to the role, level of seniority, hiring model and location.
SGI supports permanent, contract, embedded and project-based recruitment across the UK and Europe, tailoring delivery to each organisation's hiring requirements.
