Principal Data Engineer

iO Associates; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable Private Investment company seeks a Principal Data Engineer in Bristol, focusing on architecting scalable data solutions. This permanent role involves leading initiatives, ensuring data quality, and collaborating across teams. Candidates should be proficient in SQL, Python, and have deep Azure expertise. A tailored career progression and support are offered, aiming to progress into a Head of Engineering role. Benefits include a competitive salary of £100,000 and a 20% pension, alongside generous holiday and healthcare provisions.

Benefits

20% pension

40 days holiday

Private healthcare

Share scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in complex data-rich environments.
• Expertise in modern data architecture patterns.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and Python.

Responsibilities

• Architect scalable data solutions.
• Guide technical direction and ensure data quality.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Leading data engineering initiatives

Microsoft Azure Stack

SQL

Python

Data orchestration tools

Power BI

Job description

Principal Data Engineer

Bristol - Mostly from home with the requirement to be in Edinburgh a couple of times a month

Permanent

£100,000 plus benefits such as 20% pension, 40 days holiday, private healthcare, share scheme and much more

iO Associates are working with an established reputable Private Investment company are on the lookout for an experienced Data Engineer to join them on a permanent basis

As the Principal Data Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in architecting scalable data solutions, driving engineering best practices, and collaborating across multi-disciplinary teams to deliver impactful insights. You will be responsible for guiding the technical direction of the team, ensuring data quality and governance, and influencing the broader data strategy.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading data engineering initiatives and teams in complex, data-rich environments
• Deep expertise in the Microsoft Azure Stack and modern data architecture patterns
• Experience with data & analytics platforms (e.g. MS Fabric).
• Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, and data orchestration tools (e.g. Azure Data Factory).
• Experience with data visualisation tools, ideally Power BI, and delivering data models that support self-service analytics.

They're big on expertise, not hierarchy, so you'll be trusted with more responsibility while supported by everyone around you. You'll be encouraged to grow at every career stage in the direction that interests you with amazing support and training plus a tailored career progression plan

The goal for this position is to progress into a Head of, role and lead/manage the team alongside the Head of Engineering

Please apply using the link or get in touch on 0117 332 8100/ email me on r.long @ ioassociates.co.uk