Principal Data Engineer

Hays; Eastleigh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization is seeking a Principal Data Engineer to lead the design and management of their data infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to develop scalable solutions and mentor junior engineers while driving data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data engineering, particularly with Snowflake and Azure, and will thrive in a collaborative environment. With a strong focus on leadership and communication, this position promises to be both challenging and rewarding, offering a competitive salary and a flexible hybrid working model.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Health and wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work culture

Flexible hybrid working model

Qualifications

• 8+ years in data engineering with leadership experience.
• Hands-on experience with data pipelines and Azure cloud.
• Strong knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable data architectures.
• Mentor junior engineers and manage data delivery tasks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align data solutions.

Skills

Data Engineering

Leadership

Python

Java

SQL

Snowflake

Matillion

Azure

Data Governance

Communication Skills

Tools

Snowflake

Matillion

Azure

Job description

Job Description

Your new company

Join a dynamic and innovative organisation that is at the forefront of industry advancements. My client pride themselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment where creativity and excellence thrive. The data team is dedicated to pushing boundaries and achieving remarkable results.

Your new role

As a Principal Data Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, building, and managing the data infrastructure and systems, supporting the organisation's data strategy. You will be responsible for developing scalable solutions, optimising data systems, and collaborating with various teams to support data-driven decision-making. Additionally, you will mentor junior engineers, ensuring best practices and innovative techniques are implemented to enhance overall data infrastructure and strategic alignment with business goals.

You will be the 'what does good look like' person, you will always be horizon scanning, you will be the ideas' person, and you will always look to be improving and moving forward.

Main Responsibilities include:

• Develop, design, and test data deliveries throughout the development lifecycle.
• Train and coach developers.
• Manage day-to-day data delivery tasks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align data solutions with organisational objectives.
• Design and implement scalable, high-performance data architectures.
• Define standards for data modeling, storage, and retrieval.
• Integrate data technologies, tools, and platforms.
• Oversee the development of data pipelines and workflows.
• Ensure data governance practices are followed.
• Provide thought leadership on emerging data technologies.
• Translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Develop monitoring and alerting systems for data infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy and security regulations (e.g., GDPR).

What you'll need to succeed

To excel in this role, you will need:

• Minimum of 8+ years' experience in data engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.
• Experience with Snowflake and Matillion preferred.
• Hands-on experience with large-scale real-time and batch data pipelines.
• Experience with Azure cloud platform, and security concepts i.e. Keyvault, ACL's and RBACs.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, SQL, or similar languages.
• Experience with big data processing frameworks and modern data architectures.
• Strong knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Leadership experience and the ability to align technical solutions with business goals.

What you'll get in return

• A competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Bonus scheme
• Health and wellness programs
• Professional development opportunities
• A supportive and engaging work culture
• Very flexible hybrid working model

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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