Principal Data Engineer: Scalable Cloud & On-Prem

Compunnel, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Compunnel, Inc. seeks a Principal Data Engineer in Omaha, Nebraska, to lead the design and evolution of data engineering practices. This role involves building scalable data solutions, defining standards, and mentoring teams to deliver quality analytics-ready data. Candidates must have 8+ years of experience in data engineering, deep knowledge of data tools, strong SQL and Python skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively. The position offers opportunities to drive modernization initiatives across cloud and on-prem environments.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in data engineering or data architecture.
• Proven experience building and scaling data engineering capabilities in enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of data lifecycle and analytics requirements.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement enterprise data engineering standards.
• Architect and deliver scalable data solutions across cloud and on-prem environments.
• Mentor and guide data engineers through design discussions.

Skills

Data modeling

SQL optimization

Python

ETL/ELT pipelines

Data warehousing

Data governance

DevOps/DataOps

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Systems

Tools

SQL Server

Informatica

Azure Data Factory

Databricks

Snowflake

dbt

Dagster

Job description

Compunnel, Inc. seeks a Principal Data Engineer in Omaha, Nebraska, to lead the design and evolution of data engineering practices. This role involves building scalable data solutions, defining standards, and mentoring teams to deliver quality analytics-ready data. Candidates must have 8+ years of experience in data engineering, deep knowledge of data tools, strong SQL and Python skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively. The position offers opportunities to drive modernization initiatives across cloud and on-prem environments.