Principal Data Engineer

Principal Data Engineer | United Kingdom | Hybrid

We're hiring on behalf of a leading social enterprise in the UK, dedicated to building thriving communities and fostering an inclusive, people-first culture. This organization is transforming how data is consumed and managed, leveraging cutting-edge cloud technologies to build a data mesh platform. Join a growing business function where you can make a significant impact on the architecture and development of their data engineering capabilities.

The Role

• Provide technical leadership across product domain squads.
• Drive the architecture and design of data solutions.
• Mentor and build capability within the data engineering team.
• Ensure cross-domain interoperability and consistency within the data mesh.
• Enable governance and compliance for data processes.
• Influence innovation and strategy for the data platform.

What You'll Need

• Extensive cloud data engineering experience with deep expertise in distributed systems and modern data stacks.
• Strong understanding of domain-driven design, data mesh principles, and product thinking.
• Proven track record in a Lead or Principal Data Engineer role.
• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and its associated technologies (e.g., BigQuery, Dataflow, Dataproc, Airflow/Composer).
• Proficiency in SQL and Python.
• Experience with data lake/warehouse solutions and data governance principles.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary with annual reviews.
• Pension scheme with matched contributions up to 7%.
• Generous holiday allowance (35 days) with options to buy or sell leave.
• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare cashback, bonus scheme, and training opportunities.
• Flexibility: discussing options for reduced hours, flexible start/finish times, or compressed hours.

Apply via Haystack today!