Job description
Principal Data Engineer – Hybrid (London/Winchester)
We’re seeking a hands-on Principal Data Engineer to design and deliver enterprise-scale, cloud-native data platforms that power analytics, reporting, and real-time decision-making.
This is a strategic technical leadership role where you’ll shape architecture, mentor engineers, and deliver end-to-end solutions across a modern AWS/Databricks stack.
What you’ll do
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Lead the design of scalable, secure data architectures on AWS.
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Build and optimise ETL/ELT pipelines for batch and streaming data.
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Deploy and manage Apache Spark jobs on Databricks and Delta Lake.
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Write production-grade Python and SQL for large-scale data transformations.
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Drive data quality, governance, and automation through CI/CD and IaC.
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Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders.
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Mentor and guide data engineering teams.
What we’re looking for
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Proven experience in senior/principal data engineering roles.
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Expertise in AWS, Databricks, Apache Spark, Python, and SQL.
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Strong background in cloud-native data platforms, real-time processing, and data lakes.
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Hands-on experience with tools such as Airflow, Kafka, Docker, GitLab CI/CD.
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Excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.
What’s on offer
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£84000 salary + 10% bonus
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6% pension contribution
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Private medical & flexible benefits package
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25 days annual leave (plus buy/sell options)
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Hybrid working – travel to London or Winchester once/twice per week
Join a company at the forefront of media, connectivity, and smart technology, where your work directly powers millions of daily connections across the UK.
