Principal Data Engineer
Core
Principal Data Engineering Consultant advising clients on data-driven architecture, delivering scalable data platforms, and defining strategic roadmaps.
Role type
Senior IC Principal Data Engineer (Consulting)
Builds
Modern, scalable data platforms and warehouses for enterprise clients
Domain
Cloud Data Engineering / Modern Data Warehousing
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Snowflake architecture, ETL/ELT pipeline design, cloud data architecture, data modeling, performance tuning, stakeholder consulting
Preferred skills
Snowflake/Azure/Databricks certification, leadership in guiding teams
Technologies
Snowflake, AWS, Azure, Databricks, Apache Airflow, dbt
Responsibilities
Design and architect robust data ecosystems; Drive end-to-end delivery of modern data platform solutions; Engineer, optimise, and govern data pipelines; Provide hands-on technical leadership and mentorship; Support pre-sales activities and shape client proposals; Partner with Data Governance to align architecture with enterprise strategy.
