Principal Data Engineer

RJC Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

RJC Group in Houston, TX is seeking a Principal Data Engineer for a contract opportunity. You will lead the design and delivery of enterprise-scale data platforms, collaborating closely with both technical teams and senior business stakeholders to shape architecture and standards.

The role suits someone at Principal, Lead, or Senior level who remains hands-on and can drive data integration, ELT, and data modeling initiatives across the organization.

Qualifications

• Senior data engineer with enterprise-scale platform experience.
• Strong hands-on leadership and collaboration with tech and business teams.
• Experience with Marine Freight systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver enterprise-scale data platforms.
• Drive architecture and engineering standards across teams.
• Lead technically while guiding senior stakeholders and teams.

Skills

Databricks

ELT/Data Integration

Data Modeling

Architectural Leadership

Cross-functional Collaboration

Marine Freight Systems

Job description

I'm currently working on a Principal Data Engineer contract opportunity in Houston.

We're looking for a senior, hands-on data engineering leader who can help shape and deliver enterprise-scale data platforms while working closely with both technical teams and senior business stakeholders.

Key experience:

• Strong background designing enterprise data platforms
• Databricks
• ELT, data modelling and data integration
• Strong hands-on technical leadership
• Experience driving architecture and engineering standards
• Comfortable working across technical and business teams
• Experience working with Marine Freight systems

This would suit someone operating at Principal, Lead or Senior Data Engineering level who still enjoys being close to the technology.