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Principal Data Engineer, Consulting

Anson McCade

England

Hybrid

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Anson McCade is seeking a Principal Data Engineer to lead the design and delivery of advanced cloud-native data solutions in the UK. This role involves working with AWS to build data lakes and ETL pipelines while supporting clients in various industries. Candidates must demonstrate extensive experience in AWS services and a clear understanding of data architectures.

Qualifications

Proficiency in AWS cloud services, particularly Redshift, Glue, Matillion, and S3.
Extensive experience with ETL/ELT pipelines and data transformation patterns.
Fluency in database technologies (both relational and NoSQL) and exposure to data APIs.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain large-scale data lakes and ETL pipelines using AWS.
Translate client requirements into scalable and secure data architectures.
Drive infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD deployment practices.

Skills

AWS

ETL/ELT pipelines

Data quality

Data lineage

Metadata practices

Fluency in database technologies

Linux environments

Data visualisation

Hadoop

Machine learning data pipelines

Education

AWS certifications (Solutions Architect Associate, Big Data Specialty)

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.

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Our client, a global leader in digital transformation consulting, is hiring a Principal Data Engineer to lead the design and delivery of advanced cloud-native data solutions. Based in London, Leeds, or Bristol, this is an opportunity to work on greenfield projects that solve complex data challenges across enterprise environments.

Location: London, Leeds, or Bristol

Hybrid (2 days per week in office)

️ Must be eligible for SC (Security Check) clearance

The Role

As a Principal Data Engineer, you’ll propose and implement solutions using a range of AWS infrastructure. Working within a multidisciplinary consulting team, you’ll collaborate directly with clients to shape strategy, drive delivery, and guide internal engineering standards.

Your responsibilities:

Build and maintain large-scale data lakes and ETL pipelines using AWS S3, Redshift, Glue, Lambda, DynamoDB, and Matillion
Translate client requirements into scalable and secure data architectures
Drive infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD deployment practices
Process structured and semi-structured data (JSON, XML, Parquet, CSV)
Maintain metadata, build data dictionaries, and ensure governance is embedded by design
Work across industries in fast-paced, high-value engagements

This Principal Data Engineer will bring:

Extensive experience with ETL/ELT pipelines and data transformation patterns
Proficiency in AWS cloud services, particularly Redshift, Glue, Matillion, and S3
Strong command of data quality, data lineage, and metadata practices
Fluency in database technologies (both relational and NoSQL)
Experience with Linux environments and data visualisation tools (e.g. Tableau, QuickSight, Looker)
Familiarity with Hadoop, Spark, or MapReduce
Exposure to data APIs and microservice-based architectures
AWS certifications (Solutions Architect Associate, Big Data Specialty)
Experience or interest in machine learning data pipelines

As a Principal Data Engineer, you’ll:

Lead the architecture of cloud-first data ecosystems for top-tier clients
Be part of a supportive, knowledge-sharing engineering team
Enjoy hands-on influence across the full data lifecycle—from ingestion to insight
Contribute to transformative programs in sectors such as financial services, retail, and government
Access a clear path to leadership and continuous learning across cloud and consulting domains

Ready to lead next-generation data platforms?

If you’re eligible for SC clearance, and want to work at the intersection of cloud, data, and strategy—this Principal Data Engineer role is your next step.

Apply today and build what’s next.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Director

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Engineering and Consulting
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting and Data Infrastructure and Analytics

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