Principal Data Engineer

iO Associates; England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% pension

40 days holiday

Private healthcare

Share scheme

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Principal Data Engineer based in Bristol with remote flexibility. Role involves architecting scalable data solutions, driving best practices, and guiding data strategy. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Azure, SQL, and team leadership is essential. The position offers a competitive salary of £100,000 with benefits including a 20% pension plan and 40 days holiday. The goal is to evolve into a Head of role, supporting professional growth with tailored progression plans.

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.
• Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, and data orchestration tools.

Responsibilities

• Architect scalable data solutions and drive engineering best practices.
• Collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams to deliver impactful insights.
• Guide the technical direction of the team and ensure data quality.

Skills

Leading data engineering initiatives

Microsoft Azure Stack

Data & analytics platforms

SQL

Python

Data orchestration tools

Power BI

Job description

Direct message the job poster from iO Associates

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

This range is provided by iO Associates. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

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.

To be successful, you will have:

• 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 or email me at [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Information Technology
• Investment Management