Remote Principal Data Engineer — Lead, Data Architecture

Sourcewell Technology; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Sourcewell is seeking a Principal Data Engineer to lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable data solutions. This remote role focuses on data architecture, governance, and cross-functional collaboration to meet organizational needs.

The position requires extensive SQL Server and ETL experience, plus strong leadership and mentoring capabilities to guide a growing data engineering team. Salary ranges reflect senior grade and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field and a minimum of seven (7) years’ experience designing and developing data solutions and managing large-scale databases or eleven (11) years total experience with IT-related education and work.
• Five (5) years’ experience with SQL Server including database design, complex SQL, indexing, and administration.
• Five (5) years’ experience designing, developing, and maintaining ETL solutions (SSIS, Azure Data Factory).
• Four (4) years’ experience with .NET, C#, REST, OAuth, and ODBC.
• Three (3) years’ experience with Azure, Power BI, SSRS, Azure DevOps, Jira, and Git.
• Strong business process/operational knowledge (e.g., customer service, inventory management, procurement, accounting, education/student data).

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of data solutions and enhance existing ones.
• Create data structures, algorithms, and constraints; review designs for accuracy.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify requirements and potential solutions.
• Document code, testing, deployment processes, and data integration strategies.
• Design data and integration solutions for large-scale systems across cross-functional teams.
• Ensure data integrity and security; implement QC processes and SOC/FERPA compliance.
• Maintain and improve critical data systems; respond to service desk tickets and leadership requests.
• Mentor data engineers and promote best practices throughout the team.
• Participate in releases and provide support outside typical hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Business process knowledge

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

Master’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

SQL Server

ETL (SSIS, Azure Data Factory)

Azure

Power BI

SSRS

Azure DevOps

Jira

Git

.NET

C#

REST

OAuth

ODBC

Job description

Sourcewell is seeking a Principal Data Engineer to lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable data solutions. This remote role focuses on data architecture, governance, and cross-functional collaboration to meet organizational needs.

The position requires extensive SQL Server and ETL experience, plus strong leadership and mentoring capabilities to guide a growing data engineering team. Salary ranges reflect senior grade and experience.