Principal Data Engineer - Hybrid Role (Madison)

Mitchell Martin Inc.; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitchell Martin Inc. is seeking a Principal Data Engineer in Madison, WI for a hybrid, full-time role. You will lead cross-domain data initiatives, architect enterprise data solutions, and guide data processing and cloud technologies to achieve scalable outcomes.

You'll mentor engineers, define data standards, and collaborate with stakeholders to balance technical tradeoffs. The position emphasizes leadership, strong communication, and hands-on data engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Expert-level experience in software development and data engineering.
• Proficiency in data pipeline development and data modeling solutions.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure and data storage solutions.
• Ability to lead and communicate complex technical decisions effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical outcomes for cross-domain initiatives from concept to production.
• Translate enterprise needs into executable technical plans.
• Coordinate technical execution and identify architectural risks.
• Define and evolve data engineering standards and architectures.
• Mentor engineers and communicate technical tradeoffs to stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Spark

Python

SQL

ETL

ELT

NoSQL

Cloud Infrastructure

REST API

Agile Tools

Job description

Mitchell Martin Inc. is seeking a Principal Data Engineer in Madison, WI for a hybrid, full-time role. You will lead cross-domain data initiatives, architect enterprise data solutions, and guide data processing and cloud technologies to achieve scalable outcomes.

You'll mentor engineers, define data standards, and collaborate with stakeholders to balance technical tradeoffs. The position emphasizes leadership, strong communication, and hands-on data engineering excellence.