Principal Data Engineer

Location: Remote
Compensation: To Be Discussed
Reviewed: Wed, Feb 18, 2026
This job expires in: 28 days

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Principal Data Engineer to lead and mentor data engineering teams while overseeing data architecture and governance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and mentor 3-4 build teams, providing technical direction and governance
  • Establish and enforce design, engineering, and coding standards, including conducting code reviews
  • Manage production monitoring, troubleshooting, and defect resolution
Required Qualifications
  • 3-5 years of hands-on experience with Databricks and related technologies
  • Proven experience in a Tech Lead role, including leading developers and managing work distribution
  • Solid grounding in analytics, data warehousing, and modern data engineering practices
  • Experience working in Agile frameworks and writing high-quality user stories
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity and provide clarity for teams and stakeholders

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