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Principal Data Engineer

Europe's leading, high-growth Google Cloud consultancy delivering data analytics, AI, cloud infrastructure and security solutions.
London, UKSwindon, UKEdinburgh, UK
Data
Principal Software Engineer
Hybrid
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · AI · Cybersecurity

Description For Principal Data Engineer

Qodea, Europe's leading Google Cloud consultancy, is seeking a Principal Data Engineer to join their innovative team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead complex data engineering projects for enterprise clients while working with cutting-edge Google Cloud technologies. The position combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering, requiring expertise in Python, Scala/Java, and various cloud data services. As a Principal Engineer, you'll be responsible for architecting and implementing large-scale data solutions, mentoring team members, and maintaining technical standards. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salary, medical insurance, generous vacation time, and professional development opportunities. The hybrid work environment requires 60% on-site presence, either at company offices or client locations, promoting collaborative work while maintaining flexibility. This role is perfect for experienced data engineers looking to make a significant impact in a growing cloud consultancy while working with enterprise-level clients and modern cloud technologies.

Last updated 6 days ago

Responsibilities For Principal Data Engineer

  • Lead client engagements and team lead on client-facing delivery projects
  • Consult, design, coordinate architecture to modernize infrastructure
  • Design and execute platform modernization for customers' data environments
  • Create and maintain standards for Google Cloud SQL, BigQuery, and other data technologies
  • Mentor and develop engineers within the Qodea Data Team and customers' engineering teams
  • Act as point of escalation for client-facing problems

Requirements For Principal Data Engineer

Python
Java
Scala
  • Strong experience as a Senior / Principal Cloud Data Engineer
  • Experience working on projects within large enterprise organizations
  • Technical leadership role experience
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Significant experience coding in Python and Scala or Java
  • Experience with big data processing tools like Hadoop or Spark
  • GCP experience including Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, BigQuery, GCS, Secret Manager, Vertex AI
  • Experience with Terraform
  • Prior customer-facing consultancy role experience preferred

Benefits For Principal Data Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
Parental Leave
401k
  • Competitive base salary
  • Matching pension scheme (up to 5%)
  • Discretionary company bonus scheme
  • Private medical insurance
  • 36 days annual leave
  • Extra paid birthday day off
  • Ten paid learning days per year
  • Flexible working hours
  • Market-leading parental leave
  • Industry-recognized training and certifications
  • Regular company events

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