Principal Data Engineer
Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Tue, Jul 07, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days
Job Summary
Leading the evolution of the organization's enterprise data platform strategy, the full-time remote Principal Data Engineer will define data standards, drive Snowflake platform maturity, and establish governance practices while managing the migration of legacy data assets into a scalable enterprise data ecosystem.
Key responsibilities
- Define and implement data architecture, governance frameworks, and modernization initiatives
- Drive the maturity of the Snowflake platform and oversee the migration of legacy data assets
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create architectural foundations and engineering standards for enterprise analytics
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 8 years of related experience, preferably in software development with increasing scope and responsibilities
- Extensive experience with object-oriented programming in C#, Java, Python, or equivalent
- Experience with SQL integration development and source code control systems such as Git
- Proven track record of working independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplined team
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