Principal Data Engineer

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