Principal Data Engineer | Principal Data Engineer (m/w/d)

Job Summary

As a Principal Data Engineer, you will lead the design and implementation of sophisticated Big Data, Analytics, and AI platforms across various cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Your day-to-day involves developing scalable data pipelines, operationalizing machine learning models, and defining DevOps workflows including CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Beyond technical execution, you will act as a strategic consultant for clients, advising on technology stacks and managing engineering projects with full responsibility for developer teams and project outcomes. This role is highly influential, involving the mentorship of internal staff through the Data Academy and active participation in the engineering community. The position is ideal for a senior professional looking to combine deep technical expertise in Spark, Kafka, and cloud components with leadership responsibilities in a flexible, remote-friendly environment that values continuous learning and a strong team culture.