Remote Principal Data Engineer (Remote - UK)

Description:

• The Principal Data Engineer position is a remote role based in the United Kingdom, posted by Jobgether on behalf of Dotdigital.
• The role involves shaping the next generation of the data platform and capabilities.
• Responsibilities include architecting and delivering scalable, secure, and intelligent data systems for real-time services, advanced analytics, and impactful decision-making.
• The position requires guiding the full data lifecycle, including how data is collected, processed, and consumed to unlock business value.
• The Principal Data Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, analytics, and data science, to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions.
• The role offers an opportunity to influence the technical direction of large-scale initiatives, mentor teams, and drive innovation.

Requirements:

• Candidates must lead the design and implementation of resilient, scalable data systems across streaming, batch, and real-time use cases.
• The role requires architecting data pipelines, models, and storage solutions using Python, SQL, and cloud-based orchestration tools.
• Applicants should apply AI and automation to optimize data engineering processes and improve performance.
• Establishing and enforcing best practices around data governance, infrastructure, security, and observability is essential.
• The candidate must partner with engineers, analysts, and product teams to ensure coherent delivery of data-driven features and services.
• The role requires championing the adoption of data engineering principles and mentoring team members.
• Candidates should evaluate, validate, and promote new technologies to enhance data platform stability and scalability.
• Extensive experience delivering Python-based projects within the data engineering domain is required.
• A strong background in SQL and NoSQL databases such as SQL Server, MongoDB, or Cassandra is necessary.
• Proven expertise with modern data warehousing and large-scale processing tools such as Snowflake, DBT, BigQuery, or ClickHouse is essential.
• Hands-on experience with orchestration frameworks like Airflow, Dagster, or Prefect is required.
• Proficiency in cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP) for large-scale data processing and storage is necessary.
• Experience with event-driven architectures like Kafka, AWS Kinesis, or Azure EventHubs is required.
• A solid understanding of data architecture and modeling for OLAP and OLTP workloads is essential.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies, CI/CD, and modern software development practices is necessary.
• Demonstrated leadership as a Principal or Lead Engineer on large-scale initiatives, including platform modernization or cloud migrations, is required.
• Bonus: Experience with ClickHouse or Databricks is a plus.

Benefits:

• The position offers a competitive salary with performance-based rewards.
• Employees can enjoy a fully remote working model within the UK.
• Comprehensive medical coverage and paid sick leave are provided.
• The company offers parental leave and enhanced family-friendly policies.
• Employees can benefit from wellness rewards, wellbeing days, and a flexible working culture.
• Annual loyalty and share rewards are available to recognize long-term contributions.
• The work environment is inclusive and supportive, committed to diversity, equity, and belonging.