Data

Every AI initiative rests on data people who get the foundations right.

Skyline recruits data scientists, engineers, analysts and architects for organisations building governed, dependable data estates.

Specialist disciplines

Six disciplines across the data stack

Data Science

Where data becomes direction.

We connect organisations with data scientists who uncover patterns, solve complex problems and turn information into better decisions. From statistical modelling to advanced analytics and AI-driven insight, we help businesses unlock the value within their data.

Recruitment focus

  • Data Scientists
  • Applied Data Science
  • Statistical Modelling
  • Predictive Analytics
  • Decision Science

Data Engineering

The infrastructure behind intelligent business.

Great data starts with great engineering. We identify the specialists who build the pipelines, platforms and systems that make data accessible, reliable and ready for action.

Recruitment focus

  • Data Engineers
  • Big Data
  • ETL & ELT
  • Data Pipelines
  • Cloud Data Engineering

Analytics

Turning information into business impact.

We connect businesses with analytical talent that transforms complex data into clear, actionable insight. From business intelligence to advanced analytics, we help organisations understand performance, identify opportunities and make more informed decisions.

Recruitment focus

  • Data Analysts
  • Business Intelligence
  • BI Developers
  • Product Analytics
  • Advanced Analytics

Data Architecture

Designing the blueprint for better data.

Strong data architecture creates the foundation for scalable, connected and trusted information. We recruit professionals who design the structures that enable organisations to manage, integrate and use data effectively across the enterprise.

Recruitment focus

  • Data Architects
  • Enterprise Data Architecture
  • Cloud Architecture
  • Data Modelling
  • Integration Architecture

Data Platforms

The platforms that power modern organisations.

We connect businesses with specialists who build and manage the data platforms behind today's most ambitious organisations. From cloud ecosystems to modern data stacks, we help companies find the expertise to scale their data capabilities.

Recruitment focus

  • Data Platform Engineers
  • Cloud Data Platforms
  • Lakehouse Architecture
  • Data Infrastructure
  • Platform Development

Data Governance

Making data trusted, secure and ready to use.

Data creates value when it can be trusted. We identify professionals who establish the frameworks, standards and practices that help organisations manage data responsibly, improve quality and meet regulatory expectations.

Recruitment focus

  • Data Governance
  • Data Quality
  • Data Management
  • Data Privacy
  • Information Governance

Market view

Depth matters more than volume.

Data markets are broader than AI markets, which makes precision more important, not less. Two engineers with the same title can have entirely different capability profiles.

We define the role against the estate it will operate in — the tooling, maturity, governance requirements and delivery expectations — before approaching a single candidate.

Current data opportunities

PermanentData Engineering

Lead Data Engineer

UK / Hybrid · £95,000 – £120,000

Lead a small platform team rebuilding batch and streaming pipelines.

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PermanentData Science

Principal Data Scientist

London / Hybrid · £110,000 – £135,000

Set technical direction for forecasting and experimentation across the business.

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PermanentArchitecture

Data Architect

Edinburgh / Hybrid · £105,000 – £135,000

Define target-state data architecture across a multi-domain estate.

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PermanentAnalytics

Analytics Engineer

Remote (UK) / Remote · £65,000 – £80,000

Own the semantic layer and analytics models for a product team.

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PermanentData Engineering

Data Governance Lead

Birmingham / Hybrid · £80,000 – £95,000

Embed governance, lineage and quality standards ahead of AI adoption.

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