Principal Data Engineer

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London / £110000 - £110000 annum

INFO

Salary

SALARY:

£110000 - £110000

Location

LOCATION

London

Job Type
JOB TYPE

Permanent

PRINCIPAL DATA ENGINEER
UP TO £110,000
LONDON

This is an opportunity for a Principal Data Engineer to play a key leadership role within a large-scale data environment, working on commercially critical data products that directly influence business performance. Combining hands-on engineering, technical strategy, and people leadership, you will help shape engineering standards while mentoring and growing a talented team of data professionals.

THE COMPANY

Our client is a well-established international organisation undergoing an exciting evolution of its data function. With a complex and mature data estate, they are looking for experienced technical leaders who can drive best practices, influence engineering direction, and contribute to the ongoing development of modern data platforms and products.

THE ROLE

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Provide technical leadership across Data Engineering, Software Engineering, and DevOps practices

  • Remain hands-on, investigating complex technical challenges and unblocking delivery teams when required

  • Work with AWS, Snowflake, and dbt to support and enhance modern data platforms

  • Lead and mentor engineers, helping to develop technical capability across the wider team

  • Partner with senior stakeholders across the business to influence technical decisions and priorities

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Strong commercial experience within Data Engineering and Software Engineering

  • Proven expertise working with AWS, Snowflake, and dbt in modern cloud-based environments

  • Experience driving engineering best practices across data platforms, software development, and DevOps.

  • Strong people leadership skills, including coaching, mentoring, and developing engineers.

  • Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and influencing decisions across large organisations.

  • Experience working with large-scale data environments and complex enterprise ecosystems.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

  • Up to £110,000 base salary
  • Contributory pension scheme

HOW TO APPLY

Please register your interest to Mia Randhawa by sending your CV through the 'Apply' link

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