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Principal Data Engineer

IPS Group
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 12 days
Location

Winchester, Hampshire SO23 9PA, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The role of Principal Data Engineer is a permanent position based in Hampshire, London, offering a salary between £80,000 and £90,000 plus benefits.
  • This strategic, hands-on leadership role requires candidates to have over 8 years of experience in data engineering, with a minimum of 3 years in a senior or leadership capacity.
  • The successful candidate will design and deliver robust data pipelines, ensuring alignment with business objectives and leading the integration of cloud platforms like Azure and Snowflake.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams and mentoring of fellow engineers will be key aspects of the role, alongside ensuring data governance and security standards are met.
  • A degree in Computer Science or related field, along with programming expertise in Python, Java, or SQL, is essential for applicants.
Role: Principal Data EngineerType: PermanentLocation: Hampshire, London (Hybrid Working)Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 + BenefitsAre you an experienced Data Engineer ready to take the next step into a strategic, hands-on leadership role? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established organisation with a long-standing heritage and a strong customer-first ethos, operating at scale within the insurance sector.They are a household name in general insurance and part of a larger European group, with a UK presence that continues to grow. With significant investment in their data and technology function, they’re now looking to bring on a Principal Data Engineer to help shape and evolve their data infrastructure and engineering capability.The Opportunity:This is a pivotal role where you’ll lead on the design, delivery, and optimisation of scalable, secure data systems that support the wider business strategy. You’ll be part of a collaborative tech environment, working closely with cross-functional teams and mentoring fellow engineers. It’s a great blend of hands-on technical work and strategic influence.What You’ll Be Doing:
  • Designing and delivering robust data pipelines and high-performing architectures
  • Defining and implementing best practice in data modelling, storage and retrieval
  • Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure alignment between technical solutions and business objectives
  • Leading on the integration of cloud platforms and modern tooling (Azure, Snowflake, Matillion etc.)
  • Coaching and mentoring engineers to elevate capability across the team
  • Ensuring data governance, privacy and security standards are embedded into all solutions
  • Troubleshooting and optimising data infrastructure performance
What We’re Looking For:
  • 8+ years’ experience in data engineering, with at least 3 years in a senior or leadership role
  • Proven experience designing and delivering end-to-end data pipelines
  • Strong experience with Azure cloud services and security concepts (Key Vault, ACLs, RBACs)
  • Hands-on with Snowflake, Matillion, and a range of modern data tools
  • Programming expertise in Python, Java or SQL
  • Solid knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases
  • Excellent communication skills – able to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
  • A degree in Computer Science, Data/Analytics, or related experience

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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