GCP Data Mesh Lead Engineer | Principal Data Architect

VIQU IT Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A national organisation is hiring a Principal Data Engineer to transform their data infrastructure on the Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role involves technical engineering, architecture, and team leadership. Candidates should have experience in designing data platforms within GCP, knowledge of Data Mesh, and the ability to lead teams. This position offers a salary range of £85,000 - £100,000 and supports remote/hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Experience as a lead or principal data engineer.
• Prior experience designing data platform(s) within GCP.
• Deep understanding of Data Mesh design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture of data squads.
• Ensure all data platform processes are efficient.
• Design and help build the Data Mesh.

Skills

Experience as a lead or principal data engineer

Designing data platform(s) within GCP

Understanding of Data Mesh and Data Lake/Warehouse solutions

Leading teams of data engineers

Hands-on skills with SQL and Python

Ability to work across multiple contexts and teams

Job description

A national organisation is hiring a Principal Data Engineer to transform their data infrastructure on the Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role involves technical engineering, architecture, and team leadership. Candidates should have experience in designing data platforms within GCP, knowledge of Data Mesh, and the ability to lead teams. This position offers a salary range of £85,000 - £100,000 and supports remote/hybrid working options.