Job Description
Principal Data Engineer (GCP)
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Northwest – Hybrid
Up to £100,000
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VIQU are seeking a Principal Data Engineer to join a leading social enterprise that reinvests profits to create thriving, sustainable communities. Following a full transition to a 100% cloud-based data platform, the Principal Data Engineer will play a key part in shaping and leading the organisation's data engineering capability, with a strong focus on technical leadership, platform design and mentoring engineers within a Google Cloud environment.
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Key Responsibilities of the Principal Data Engineer:
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- Provide technical leadership, coaching and mentoring to data engineers
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- Define how data engineering projects are approached, delivered and governed
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- Work closely with architects to design and evolve the cloud data platform
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- Ensure robust, scalable and compliant data pipelines across the platform
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- Lead best practices around data ingestion, transformation, quality, security and monitoring
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- Drive automation, CI/CD adoption and continuous improvement
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- Challenge technical decisions and raise engineering standards across the team
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Key Requirements of the Principal Data Engineer:
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- Extensive experience in Data Engineering, with time spent in a Lead or Principal role
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- Strong background working in a cloud-native data platform
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- Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform is highly preferred, with consideration for AWS or Azure alongside some GCP
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- Experience with Terraform, Docker and dbt
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- Strong expertise in Data Lake / Data Warehouse solutions
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- Advanced SQL and Python skills
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- Proven experience optimising complex queries
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- Strong understanding of Data Governance, including lineage, data legislation and PII
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- Experience working within Agile / Scrum and the SDLC
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- Willingness to undergo a DBS check
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Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Katie Dark via the VIQU IT website.
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Principal Data Engineer (GCP)
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Northwest – Hybrid
Up to £100,000
Principal Data Engineer (GCP) in Preston employer: VIQU IT Recruitment
Join a leading finance organization in London that values innovation and collaboration, offering a dynamic work culture where your contributions directly impact critical platforms. With a hybrid working model, employees enjoy flexibility alongside opportunities for professional growth and development, making it an ideal environment for those looking to advance their careers in DevOps. The company fosters a supportive atmosphere, encouraging teamwork and continuous learning, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered.
