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Principal Data Engineer

📍 Location
leeds
⏰ Job Type
Full-time
📅 Posted
May 25, 2026

About the Role

Overview

Looking for a role where you can truly influence how data engineering is done-while still getting stuck into the tech yourself?

Company

I'm working with a central data function in the financial services industry that's undergoing a full modernisation of their data platform. They've got technically advanced teams across the wider business and are now building out a core engineering team to unify, elevate and support that community.

Role

It's a strategic, hands-on role where you'll work closely with DevOps, Product, and business partners to unlock the value of data through modern, secure and governed pipelines.

Responsibilities

  • Lead hands-on development work using Azure, Databricks, and Terraform (IaC)
  • Support the migration from legacy platforms to a more modern cloud stack
  • Act as a mentor and technical guide to the wider engineering team
  • Collaborate with non-technical stake...

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