Places for People · 1 day ago
Principal Data Engineer
National, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/StaffPlaces for People is the UK's leading Social Enterprise dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving communities. The Principal Data Engineer is a senior technical leader responsible for driving the engineering strategy, architecture, and best practices across product domain squads, ensuring the design and build of robust, performant, and compliant data processes on the data platform.
CommunitiesConstructionEducationLeisureProperty DevelopmentProperty ManagementReal Estate
Responsibilities
Technical leadership across product domains
Architecture and design
Mentorship and capability building
Cross domain interoperability
Governance and compliance enablement
Innovation and strategic influence
Qualification
Required
A proven track record within Data Engineering
Experience in a Lead / Principal Engineer role
Experience in a cloud data platform experience
GCP experience and associated tech stack
Strong understanding of Data Mesh principles (direct experience beneficial)
Technical mentoring / coaching skills
Extensive experience with Data Lake / Warehouse solutions
Strong proficiency in multiple languages with SQL and Python as must haves
In-depth knowledge of query optimization techniques and experience in fine-tuning complex queries
Strong understanding of Data Governance including Data Dictionaries, MDM, Lineage, Data Legislation, and the handling of PII
Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross functional teams
Experience of Agile / Scrum / SDLC
Extensive cloud data engineering background with deep expertise in distributed systems, cloud platforms and modern data stacks
Strong understanding of domain driven design, data mesh and product thinking
Hands on experience in many of the tools and technologies on offer
Ability to manage and participate in the full development lifecycle of data products
Held a leading role in a Data Engineering function with responsibility for directing the efforts of other data engineers through the design, build and deployment of complex data solutions
Driving the implementation and adoption of CI / CD
Self-motivated with excellent leadership qualities, capable of driving innovation and mentoring data engineers
Benefits
Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
Excellent holiday package – 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave
Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
Training and development
Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.
Company
Places for People
Places for People is a property management, development, regeneration and leisure company.
Founded in 1965
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Director of Technology and Innovation & Environmental Sustainability
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