Principal Data Engineer
A leading global consultancy is seeking a Principal Data Engineer to join their team and drive large-scale data solutions using AWS and other cutting-edge technologies. This is an exciting opportunity to lead cross-functional teams in building modern, scalable data architectures across a range of industries.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the design and deployment of data pipelines using AWS services such as EMR, Glue, RedShift, Kinesis, Lambda, and DynamoDB (or open-source equivalents)
* Work closely with other engineering teams to integrate data components into production systems
* Manage structured and unstructured data from multiple sources, ensuring seamless ingestion and curation
* Guide and mentor junior engineers, while actively contributing to both data engineering and data science projects
* Collaborate in Agile environments, participating in Scrum ceremonies
Key Requirements:
* Proven experience in AWS cloud technologies for ETL pipeline design, data lake architecture, and data warehouse building
* Strong proficiency in Java, Python, Scala, SQL, and Spark for data pipeline development
* Familiarity with cloud technologies, serverless architectures, and container technologies
* Experience with data mining, machine learning, and natural language processing is a plus
* Strong leadership and team management skills
Benefits:
* Private healthcare for you and your family
* Salary up to £90,000 plus bonus
* 25 days annual leave, with the option to purchase additional days
* Generous pension scheme and annual performance-based bonus
* Share ownership options and tax-efficient benefits (cycle-to-work scheme, etc.)
* Opportunities for growth, development, and participation in community and charity initiatives
This company is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from underrepresented groups.
Get in touch for full info - submit your CV or contact Carol Donnelly on carol.donnelly@search5point0.com