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

Alexander Thamm GmbH

Nürnberg, Mittelfranken, Bayern, Deutschland
Published May 6, 2026
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

As a Principal Data Engineer, you will lead the conceptualization and construction of robust Big Data, Analytics, and AI platforms. Your daily responsibilities include designing and scaling data pipelines, implementing DevOps workflows, and operationalizing statistical and AI models for production. You will act as a technical advisor for clients, selecting optimal technology stacks, and providing leadership to engineering teams. This role is unique because it combines high-level architectural decision-making with hands-on development and mentorship, all within a company culture that emphasizes flat hierarchies and continuous professional growth. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the company's Data Engineering expertise through internal training and community participation. The position offers significant flexibility, including remote work options and a focus on work-life balance, while requiring a strong background in cloud-based data ecosystems and a commitment to collaborative, high-impact engineering projects.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related mathematical/scientific field, or equivalent qualification.

Experience

  • 6+ years of full-time professional experience in Data Engineering, specifically in conceptualizing and implementing data platforms and management processes.
  • 5+ years of practical application of programming languages such as Python, Scala, and SQL, as well as developer tools like GIT.
  • 4+ years of implementation experience with Big Data technologies, including Spark, Kafka, distributed storage systems, and cluster computing.
  • 4+ years of experience with cloud components (Object Storage, Databases, ETL/ELT engines, Security, Operations) across AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Experience in leading engineering projects and providing technical guidance to development teams.

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Willingness to travel for consulting activities; valid work permit for Germany.