Principal Data Engineer

Mirai Talent — United Kingdom · Posted ~3 hours ago

Lead Full-time

Skills

data engineering data pipelines data integration software development data architecture

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

A Principal Data Engineer is sought to build, improve and integrate robust data solutions within a large and complex organization. You will develop data pipelines and integrations, collaborate closely with technology teams, and contribute to meaningful engineering initiatives. The environment emphasizes continuous learning, exposure to new technical areas and career progression.

Highlights

Hands-on Principal Data Engineering opportunity within an established data function. Offers meaningful engineering projects in a large and complex organization, strong collaboration across technology teams, substantial learning opportunities and a culture focused on upskilling and internal progression.

Description

Data Engineer We’re partnering with a brilliant FTSE 250 business to find a Data Engineer to join their growing Data & Integration team. We’ve worked with this business for a number of years and they’re genuinely one of our favourites. A brilliant, down-to-earth team, super collaborative culture and a company that really does invest in its people. You’ll join an established data function, working on meaningful engineering projects across a large and complex organisation. This is a hands-on role where you’ll be building, improving and integrating data solutions, while working closely with some seriously good people across the wider technology team. There’s also loads of opportunity to develop. The team are big on upskilling, giving people exposure to new areas and promoting from within, so it’s a great move for someone who wants to keep progressing rather than simply do more of the same. What you’ll be doing: Building and maintaining robust data pipelines and integrationsWorking across cloud data platforms and modern engineering technologiesDeveloping scalable ETL/ELT solutionsWorking with stakeholders across technology and the wider businessImproving data quality, performance and reliabilityContributing ideas and helping shape how the data platform evolvesCollaborating with an experienced and genuinely supportive Data & Integration team What we’re looking for: Strong commercial Data Engineering experienceExperience building ETL/ELT pipelinesStrong SQL skillsCloud data experienceExperience working with APIs and data integrationsSomeone collaborative, curious and keen to continue developing technically Working & Interview Process Just 1 day per week in the office, with the rest remoteFirst-stage interview held remotelySecond and final stage face-to-faceA straightforward two-stage process with no unnecessary hoops! You don’t need to arrive knowing absolutely everything. They’re much more interested in strong engineering foundations, the right attitude and someone who wants to learn and progress. It’s a FTSE 250 business with the scale and investment that comes with it, but the team itself has a refreshingly collaborative, human feel. We’ve introduced a number of people here over the years who have gone on to thrive, develop and progress, which says a lot about the environment. At Mirai, we believe diversity drives innovation. We’re committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. If you don’t tick every box but this sounds like your kind of opportunity, we’d still love to hear from you.