Principal Data Engineer

Anson McCade; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier global consultancy is seeking a Principal Data Engineer to lead the delivery of advanced cloud-native data platforms. The ideal candidate will be passionate about data engineering, possess extensive AWS experience, and excel in client interactions and business development. This role emphasizes technical expertise, teamwork, and innovation, making it perfect for someone eager to impact transformational data projects.

Benefits

Company bonus scheme

Private healthcare and medical insurance

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with AWS data services (Redshift, Glue, S3, etc.).
• Hands-on with ETL/ELT using Matillion or similar tools.
• Strong Python and SQL skills, with a good understanding of data formats.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and build of modern data platforms using AWS-native tools.
• Drive best practices in CI/CD, Infrastructure-as-Code, and data ops methodologies.
• Liaise directly with clients to define requirements and oversee successful delivery.

Skills

AWS data services

ETL/ELT

Python

SQL

CI/CD pipelines

Agile delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

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

Base pay range

Principal Data Engineer

London (other UK locations available)

A top-tier global consultancy is in search of a Data Engineer (Principal Consultant) to drive the delivery of cloud-native data platforms across complex, high-impact environments.

If you’re passionate about data engineering, experienced in building practices and winning new work (RFI/RFP), and want to work in an organisation that values creativity, autonomy, and technical excellence — this could be the one.

What you’ll do as a Principal Data Engineer:

• Lead the architecture and build of modern data platforms using AWS-native tools (S3, Redshift, Lambda, Glue, DynamoDB, Matillion, etc.).

• Drive best practices in CI/CD, Infrastructure-as-Code, and data ops methodologies.

• Liaise directly with clients to define requirements, shape technical solutions, and oversee successful delivery.

• Contribute to practice growth through recruitment, coaching, and mentoring.

• Lead business development activities including RFI/RFP responses and proposal development.

• Ensure solutions are secure, scalable, and production-ready.

• Be an advocate of clean code, DevOps, and hands-on engineering leadership.

Skills you’ll bring as a Principal Data Engineer:

• Extensive experience with AWS data services (Redshift, Glue, S3, etc.).

• Hands-on with ETL/ELT using Matillion or similar tools.

• Strong Python and SQL skills, with a good understanding of data formats

• Demonstrated experience in designing data lakes, data pipelines, and metadata management.

• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and agile delivery.

• Background in consulting, including stakeholder engagement and client-facing delivery.

• Proven success in responding to RFI/RFPs and shaping go-to-market propositions.

• Must be SC Clearable (or currently hold SC Clearance).

• Experience in practice/team building is essential.

The Package:

• Company bonus scheme

• Private healthcare and medical insurance

Contact Connor Smyth at Anson McCade on 020 7780 6706 or hit apply below to find out more.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology, Consulting, and Business Development

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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