Principal Data Engineer

TL;DR

Principal Data Engineer (Data Platforms): Serving as the primary technical authority for client data platforms with an accent on architecture, scalability, and strategic business alignment. Focus on driving large-scale data roadmaps, overseeing team delivery performance, and implementing robust governance frameworks.

Location: Must be based in the UK

Company

A technology services firm dedicated to building secure, scalable solutions to help businesses navigate complex emerging technologies.

What you will do

• Act as the primary strategic partner to client business owners to align technical solutions with corporate goals.
• Drive the development of complex, large-scale data architectures and multi-year technology roadmaps.
• Oversee team delivery performance, ensuring the quality and resilience of high-impact data pipelines.
• Lead the triage and resolution of critical platform incidents and root-cause prevention.
• Implement robust governance frameworks and compliance controls for data security.
• Mentor team members and champion knowledge sharing across the organization.

Requirements

• Must be based in the UK
• Proven experience in a principal engineering role.
• Extensive experience with cloud data platforms such as Azure or AWS, with a focus on Databricks.
• Highly skilled with Pythonic data processing tools such as Pyspark and SparkSQL.
• Strong understanding of data modelling concepts and data integration tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first working environment with flexibility.
• Private health insurance.
• Access to AWS and Databricks certifications and training.
• Opportunity to work on projects with global brands and public sector leaders.
• Collaborative culture focused on technical excellence and continuous learning.

Hiring process

• Screening interview
• Technical interview
• Technical exercise
• Final interview