Principal Data Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Hounslow; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global data analytics company seeks a Principal Data Engineer with expertise in Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing. You will design data systems that enhance sports performance analytics, create robust ETL pipelines, and influence major sporting decisions. This fully remote position offers a competitive salary, equity options, and attractive perks like event tickets.

Benefits

Equity options

Annual bonus

Fully remote work

Exciting perks including event tickets

Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing large-scale data warehouses.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD and TDD principles.
• Passionate about data with a track record of building impactful data solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and build large-scale data warehouses and ETL pipelines.
• Utilize backend languages across a flexible tech stack.
• Maintain high-quality code standards and implement coding principles.

Skills

Data Warehouse

ETL Proven Experience

Backend Languages (Java, Python, .NET, Ruby)

Job description

Principal Data Engineer

Client:

Maxwell Bond

Location:

South West London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

Principal Data Engineer

BI/Reporting/Data Warehouse

Sports and Analytics Sector

Location: Remote (UK Based Candidates Only)

Could your expertise help discover the next Lionel Messi, LeBron James, or Lewis Hamilton? Maybe give your team a competitive edge to finally win the title?

We have an exceptional opportunity for a Principal Data Engineer specialising in Business Intelligence, Data, and Reporting to join a leading global data analytics company. This organization is at the forefront of using innovative software and intelligence tools to enhance athlete performance and identify the next stars in their respective sports.

As the company embarks on a significant re-architecture of its Data Warehouse, they are looking for a talented Senior Engineer to help drive this transformation.

The data and reporting platforms you develop will play a crucial role in influencing the performance and decision-making of major teams in sports such as American football, soccer, NBA, Formula 1, and Olympic events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and build large-scale data warehouses, ETL pipelines, and reporting platforms that are robust and efficient. (Looking at going down Snowflake or BigQuery)
• Utilize your expertise in backend languages; the tech stack is flexible, including Java, Python, .NET, Ruby, and more.
• Implement strong coding principles, including CI/CD, TDD, and maintain high-quality code standards.
• Bring a deep passion for data and a track record of building data warehouses from the ground up.

What’s in it for You?

• Competitive salary of up to £100k
• Equity options
• Annual bonus
• Fully remote work
• Exciting perks, including tickets to events and team-building away days! (Yes, there is literally an option where you can get tickets for El Classico, Monza, and other events!)

This is an incredible chance for a collaborative Senior or Principal Engineer to contribute to applications that are utilised by your favourite teams and revolutionise how data is leveraged in sports. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a meaningful impact!