Principal Data Engineer

Burns Sheehan; London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative fintech company is seeking a Principal Data Engineer to lead their data platform. In this pivotal role, you'll define the data strategy and drive the evolution of data infrastructure, ensuring impactful decision-making across the organization. Collaborate with analysts and data scientists to design intuitive data models and implement robust governance frameworks. Enjoy a hybrid working environment with generous perks including equity incentives, medical insurance, and a learning budget. This is a fantastic opportunity to influence the future of data engineering in a company dedicated to empowering small businesses.

Benefits

Employee equity incentive scheme

Medical insurance

3% employer pension contribution

Private GP service

25 days' holiday plus additional leave options

Counselling and therapy sessions

Generous parental leave

Learning and development budget

Access to learning platforms

Company retreats

Qualifications

• Expertise in Snowflake and strong SQL skills required.
• Experience in designing scalable data architectures is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Own the Snowflake platform for efficient data resource management.
• Lead development of data pipelines using dbt for reliable data flows.

Skills

Snowflake

SQL

dbt

Data Governance

Communication Skills

Tools

Docker

Terraform

Kubernetes

Job description

Principal Data Engineer

£120,000-£140,000

️ Snowflake, SQL, dbt

London, hybrid working

Finance empowering small business

We have joined forces with a leading UK fintech who help small businesses get the funds they need, when they need it.

They are looking for a Principal Data Engineer who will be responsible for the data platform. In this role you'll define data strategy, drive the evolution of data infrastructure, and ensure data systems enable impactful decision-making across the business.

What you'll be doing...

• You will take ownership of the Snowflake platform to ensure it is a highly efficient and accessible resource for the business.
• You will lead the development and optimisation of data pipelines using dbt, enabling faster and more reliable data flows.
• You will collaborate with analysts and data scientists to design and maintain data models that enable more intuitive use for reporting, machine learning, and advanced analytics.
• You will design and implement robust data governance frameworks, ensuring high data quality, compliance, and consistency.
• You will recommend and lead the adoption of new tools and technologies that enhance data engineering capabilities.

What they are looking for...

• Expertise with Snowflake and strong SQL skills.
• Experience in designing and implementing scalable data architectures.
• Skilled in building and managing real-time and batch data pipelines using dbt.
• Familiarity with Docker, Terraform, and Kubernetes for application orchestration and deployment.
• Understanding of data science concepts and experience collaborating with data scientists to productionise machine learning models.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex business needs into effective technical solutions.

What's in it for you...

• An employee equity incentive scheme.
• Medical insurance from Vitality, including discounted gym membership.
• 3% employer pension contribution.
• A private GP service for you, your partner, and your dependents.
• 25 days' holiday, an extra day off for your birthday, the option to buy or sell an additional five days of annual leave, and unlimited unpaid leave.
• Instant access to external counselling and therapy sessions for team members that need emotional or mental health support.
• Generous parental leave and a nursery tax benefit scheme.
• A learning and development budget for everyone.
• Access to learning platforms like Treehouse.
• Two company retreats a year (they have been to the likes of France, Italy and Spain previously).

If you are interested in finding out more, please apply or contact me directly!

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Principal Data Engineer

£120,000-£140,000

️ Snowflake, SQL, dbt

London, hybrid working

Finance empowering small business

Burns Sheehan Ltd will consider applications based only on skills and ability and will not discriminate on any grounds.