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Principal Data Engineer (we have office locations in Cambridge, Leeds and London)

Genomics England • Farringdon, Central London

Salary

£85k – £85k

Posted

28 July 2026

Work mode

Full-time

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

Genomics England is hiring a Principal Data Engineer (we have office locations in Cambridge, Leeds and London) in Farringdon, a full-time it role advertised as contract. The advertised salary is £85k – £85k. Genomics England holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

Company Description Genomics England is a global leader in enabling genomic medicine and research, focused on creating a world where everyone benefits from genomic healthcare. Building on the 100,000 Genomes Project, we support the NHS’s world-first national whole genome sequencing service and run the growing National Genomic Research Library, alongside delivering numerous major genomics initiatives. By connecting research and clinical care at national scale, we enable immediate healthcare bene…

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Visa sponsorship snapshot

Employer: Genomics England — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Skilled Worker
Advertised salary: £85k – £85k
How this salary compares: about 44% above the £58,751 median across 2,261 it roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: Farringdon, Central London · Full-time
Similar roles nearby: 42 other live it roles in Farringdon — browse them
Posted: 28 July 2026
How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.

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