Principal Data Engineer
Summary
Principal Data Engineer builds and modernizes cloud data pipelines using Azure, Databricks, and Terraform, mentors engineers, and supports migration from legacy systems while aligning with business needs.
Overview
Looking for a role where you can truly influence how data engineering is done-while still getting stuck into the tech yourself?
Company
I'm working with a central data function in the financial services industry that's undergoing a full modernisation of their data platform. They've got technically advanced teams across the wider business and are now building out a core engineering team to unify, elevate and support that community.
Role
It's a strategic, hands-on role where you'll work closely with DevOps, Product, and business partners to unlock the value of data through modern, secure and governed pipelines.
Responsibilities
- Lead hands-on development work using Azure, Databricks, and Terraform (IaC)
- Support the migration from legacy platforms to a more modern cloud stack
- Act as a mentor and technical guide to the wider engineering team
- Collaborate with non-technical stakeholders to ensure delivery aligns to business needs
- Stay close to the ML lifecycle
Skills and Experience
- Strong hands-on experience with Azure
- Proficient in Databricks
- Skilled in Terraform and Infrastructure as Code practices
- Exposure to containers/Kubernetes
- Awareness of ML Ops concepts
Benefits
You will receive a salary, dependent on experience. Salary is up to £80,000 On top of the salary there are some fantastic extra benefits.