Principal Data Engineer - REMOTE WORKING We are working with one of our biggest customers who are a leading force in the financial services sector. The company are based in Hampshire and the role is remote with occasional trips to the office when required. As a Principal Data Engineer this involves designing scalable solutions, optimising data systems, and collaborating with various teams to support data-driven decision-making. As a Principal Data Engineer, you will also mentor junior engineers, ensuring best practices and innovative techniques are implemented to enhance overall data infrastructure and strategy alignment with business goals. Main Responsibilities include: Develop, design, and test data deliveries throughout the development lifecycle. Train and coach developers. Manage day-to-day data delivery tasks. Collaborate with stakeholders to align data solutions with organizational objectives. Design and implement scalable, high-performance data architectures. Define standards for data modeling, storage, and retrieval. Integrate data technologies, tools, and platforms. Oversee the development of data pipelines and workflows. Ensure data governance practices are followed. Provide thought leadership on emerging data technologies. Skills and experience required: Minimum of 8 years' experience in data engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity. Experience with Snowflake and Matillion preferred. Hands-on experience with large-scale real-time and batch data pipelines. Experience with Azure cloud platform, and security concepts i.e. Keyvault, ACL's and RBACs Proficiency in Python, Java, SQL, or similar languages. Experience with big data processing frameworks and modern data architectures. Strong knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website / ADZN1_UKTJ