Hybrid Principal Engineer, Database Platform Leader

PURVIEW; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Principal Engineer. This senior leadership position involves driving technical strategy and architectural decisions across database platforms. Candidates should have a strong background in database technologies and a proven record in mentoring engineering teams. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to design and scale robust database solutions aligned with business needs, along with knowledge of SRE and DevOps practices. Competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience, with at least 5 years in senior roles.
• Strong expertise in database technologies like relational, NoSQL, and distributed SQL.
• Hands-on experience with microservices and infrastructure automation.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain long-term strategy for database infrastructure.
• Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to define technical requirements.
• Act as a subject matter expert on database technologies.

Skills

Database technologies expertise

Engineering leadership

Microservices experience

Site Reliability Engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Job description

A leading technology firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Principal Engineer. This senior leadership position involves driving technical strategy and architectural decisions across database platforms. Candidates should have a strong background in database technologies and a proven record in mentoring engineering teams. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to design and scale robust database solutions aligned with business needs, along with knowledge of SRE and DevOps practices. Competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment are offered.