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Principal Data Engineer

£33,000 - 65,000
Harvey Nash
Commercial Street, Leeds
£33,000 - 65,000
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5k+
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Services
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Lead
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Job Type
Full-Time
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Language
English
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Visa sponsorship
No

Requirements

Must:
- Extensive experience building data engineering solutions on Azure - Strong hands-on skills in ADF, Databricks, Python, T-SQL, and PySpark - Proven leadership and mentoring experience - Solid understanding of data governance and security tooling (Purview / Unity Catalog) - Bonus: experience with CI/CD, automation, containerisation, or Azure certifications

Technologies

AI
CI/CD
Databricks
PySpark

Responsibilities

- Build and deliver secure, scalable data pipelines using Azure (ADF, Databricks, Lakehouse) - Lead engineering standards and mentor senior engineers - Turn complex requirements into automated, efficient data solutions - Influence platform strategy, remove blockers, and ensure strong governance - Optimise cloud costs through FinOps practices - Identify opportunities to integrate AI/ML into data workflows

Description


We are seeking a Principal Data Engineer to be a key driver in shaping the future of our modern cloud data platform located in Leeds with a hybrid working model. This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence engineering direction, work with modern technologies, and contribute to a forward-thinking environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement. We provide competitive benefits and support to help you thrive in this role.
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