Principal Data Engineer

Principal Data Engineer focuses on develop in python and sql, with appropriate use of spark, databricks, cloud services, and orchestration tools.

What the role involves

• Develop in Python and SQL, with appropriate use of Spark, Databricks, cloud services, and orchestration tools.
• Test, troubleshoot, and continuously improve data products to strengthen reliability, quality, and performance.
• Work closely with clients and internal teams to translate business needs into robust engineering solutions.
• Support the use of AI-assisted engineering practices where appropriate.

Skills and requirements

• Relevant technical experience with the stack, platform, data, or support environment is important.

Confirmed role details

• Hybrid with regular client-site travel.
• Our client is a fast-growing technology consulting business operating in demanding defence, financial services, and private capital environments.
• The firm is built for high-trust, high-impact delivery, combining deep engineering capability with a pragmatic consulting approach.
• It is backed by two major global businesses and is scaling its defence engineering capability through 2026.

Candidate fit

• Must currently be from, or have most recent experience in, a global top 300 company.
• Proven delivery of data platforms, pipelines, and modern engineering solutions in complex environments.
• Hands-on experience with Python, SQL, and one or more of Spark, Databricks, AWS, Azure, GCP, or Airflow.

Known job details

• Pay: £100,000 - £140,000