Serve as the bridge between complex technical architecture and strategic business value.
Act as the primary strategic partner to client business owners, aligning technical data solutions with corporate goals while championing reliability and "clean data" for all consumers.
Drive the development of complex, large-scale data architectures and multi-year technology roadmaps.
Oversee "team-of-teams" delivery performance and quality.
Lead the triage and resolution of critical platform incidents and maintain transparent communication with clients.
Implement robust governance frameworks and compliance controls.
Champion an organisational culture of knowledge sharing and establish best practices across communities of practice.
Influence long-term organizational health by driving platform efficiency and leading strategic hiring initiatives.

Proven experience in a principal engineering role.
Extensive experience with cloud data platforms such as Azure or AWS, with a focus on Databricks.
Highly skilled with Pythonic data processing tools such as Pyspark and SparkSQL.
Strong understanding of data modelling concepts relational and non-relational databases.
Proficiency in SQL and experience with data integration and ETL tools.
Excellent knowledge of big data technologies and frameworks.
Strong knowledge of data governance and data security best practices.
Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and a consultative approach.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Remote-first working with flexibility around client needs.
Private health insurance.
Projects with global brands & public sector leaders, working on real-world impact.
Exclusive access to AWS & Databricks certifications, training, and partner tools.
A collaborative culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
A lead role in shaping delivery standards and future Data & Consulting practices within the firm.
Competitive salary, bonus structure, and long-term growth opportunities.

Principal Data Engineer

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