Principal Data Engineer

ECOM are partnered with an exciting software development company based in Manchester who are looking for a Principal Data Engineer. You will join an innovative technology company at the forefront of their industry. As a Principal Data Engineer, you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and continually improving their platform. Role Overview: Seeking a talented & experienced data engineer to help continue develop, shape, and innovate the data foundations across the business, which will positively impact the customer’s experience. As a principal in the team, you’ll be instrumental in the development of more junior colleagues. Responsibilities: - Design, develop and continually improve the data platform. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers and data scientists, to integrate data architecture and pipelines across the business in an agile environment. - Present and discuss data pipelines / practices to non-technical stakeholders Requirements: - Bachelor's or Master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field. - Proven experience (5 years) in developing and deploying data engineering pipelines and products - Strong proficiency in Python - Experienced in Hadoop, Kafka or Spark - Experience leading / mentoring junior team members - Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Operating with a hybrid business model, you'll be required to come into the Manchester office 3 days per week to collaborate with fellow colleagues. For your hard work you'll receive a very competitive salary of up to £80,000 per year, stock options, private health insurance and much more. If you're interested in finding out more information, please apply through the link below. *Please note, sponsorship is not available for this role, and you must be able to work from the Manchester office 3 days per week*