Principal Data Engineer

Nexaminds; United States; Remote; USD 98,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Remote work options

Flexible working hours

Benefits above the law

Mentorship and learning opportunities

Job summary

Nexaminds is seeking a Principal Data Engineer to design, build, and evolve scalable data solutions in a Databricks and Azure ecosystem. You will set data modeling standards and guide engineers while aligning with broader enterprise architecture.

The role demands deep hands-on experience with Databricks and Azure, plus strong data modeling and architecture skills to drive reliable, scalable data platforms and pipelines.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Data Engineering or related field.
• Hands-on experience with Databricks in enterprise data environments.
• Experience with Azure data services (ADF, Synapse, SQL, etc.).
• Strong data modeling expertise across conceptual, logical, and physical levels.
• Ability to design scalable, reliable data platforms.
• Experience leading engineers and setting standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable data solutions using Databricks and Azure.
• Maintain enterprise data modeling standards.
• Lead data pipelines design, transformations, and integration.
• Evaluate requirements and recommend architectures.
• Set scalability, performance, reliability standards.
• Partner with architects to align with enterprise architecture.
• Provide technical leadership to Senior Data Engineers.
• Identify opportunities to improve platform performance and reliability.
• Troubleshoot complex data issues.
• Contribute to architectural decisions across data initiatives.
• Support modernization and cloud migration efforts.
• Ensure security, quality, and governance standards.

Skills

Data engineering

Data architecture

Data modeling

Python/SQL

Cloud data platforms

Tools

Databricks

Azure Data Factory

Azure Synapse Analytics

Azure SQL

Power BI

Job description

Unlock Your Future with Nexaminds!

At Nexaminds, we’re on a mission to redefine industries with AI. We’re passionate about the limitless potential of artificial intelligence to transform businesses, streamline processes, and drive growth.

Join us on our visionary journey. We’re leading the way in AI solutions, and we’re committed to innovation, collaboration, and ethical practices. Become a part of our team and shape the future powered by intelligent machines. If you’re driven by ambition, success, fun, and learning, Nexaminds is where you belong.

Location: CANADA

Nexaminds is looking for a Principal Data Engineer to design, build, and evolve scalable data solutions within a Microsoft Azure and Databricks ecosystem. The ideal candidate brings deep hands-on experience with Databricks, Azure, and enterprise data modeling, combined with the ability to make architectural decisions, establish engineering best practices, and guide other engineers in the development of scalable and reliable data platforms.

Qualifications we are looking for:

• 10+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Data Architecture, or a related technical discipline.
• Familiarity with Microsoft technologies such as Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure SQL, Microsoft Fabric, or Power BI.
• Experience with Python, SQL, or PySpark.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Databricks in enterprise data environments.
• Strong expertise in data modeling, including conceptual, logical, and physical data models.
• Extensive experience designing and implementing data solutions on Microsoft Azure.
• Strong understanding of the Microsoft data and technology ecosystem.
• Proven experience designing scalable, reliable, and maintainable data platforms and pipelines.
• Strong understanding of data architecture, data integration, data transformation, and data lifecycle concepts.

Job duties:

• Design and implement scalable data engineering solutions using Databricks and Azure.
• Define and maintain enterprise data modeling standards and best practices.
• Lead the design of data pipelines, data transformations, and data integration solutions.
• Evaluate technical requirements and recommend appropriate data architectures and implementation patterns.
• Establish engineering standards for scalability, performance, reliability, and maintainability.
• Partner with architects and engineering teams to align data solutions with broader enterprise architecture.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to Senior Data Engineers and other members of the data engineering organization.
• Identify opportunities to improve data platform performance, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Troubleshoot complex data engineering and platform issues.
• Contribute to architectural and technical decision-making across data initiatives.
• Support modernization efforts involving legacy data platforms and migration to cloud-based data architectures.
• Ensure data solutions follow established security, quality, and governance standards.

What you can expect from us

Here at Nexaminds, we’re not your typical workplace. We’re all about creating a friendly and trusting environment where you can thrive. Why does this matter? Well, trust and openness lead to better quality, innovation, commitment to getting the job done, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

• Stock options
• Remote work options
• Flexible working hours
• Benefits above the law
• But it’s not just about the work; it’s about the people too. You’ll be collaborating with some seriously awesome IT pros.
• You’ll have access to mentorship and tons of opportunities to learn and level up.