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Principal Data Engineer

Location: Remote
Compensation: To Be Discussed
Reviewed: Mon, Sep 14, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

As a go-to data platform technologist, the remote Principal Data Engineer will own the architecture and delivery of modern data platforms, shape client data strategy, and lead implementation efforts while mentoring internal team members.

Key responsibilities
  • Own architecture and delivery for modern data platforms end-to-end
  • Shape client data strategy and design scalable solutions
  • Lead implementation efforts from design through production
Required qualifications
  • 10+ years of experience in software development and 7+ years in data engineering
  • Expertise in Databricks and modern lakehouse architecture, including Delta Lake and Spark
  • Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python for building and optimizing data pipelines
  • Experience with cloud platforms and their data services
  • Strong background in data modeling, ETL/ELT patterns, and distributed data processing

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