Principal Data Engineer
Core
Architecting and building scalable Databricks data platforms for European clients, defining foundations from Delta Lake design to Unity Catalog governance.
Role type
Principal Data Engineer (Databricks specialist)
Builds
Scalable data platforms on Databricks (Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Workflows)
Domain
Data Engineering / Databricks Platform
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Databricks platform expertise, PySpark, SQL, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Data platform architecture, CI/CD, Terraform, Stakeholder influence
Preferred skills
Databricks certifications, Databricks Champion status, Dutch fluency
Technologies
Databricks, PySpark, SQL, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, MLflow, Terraform, Terragrunt, Cursor
Responsibilities
Lead data platforms from idea to reality, make architectural decisions, define platform foundations, balance pragmatism with quality, mentor team members, influence tech-business decisions
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
