6 of 6 Principal Data Engineer Jobs in the UK

Principal Data Engineer - Core Systems Team Hybrid in London/Remote within UK The company Imagine a world where every small business has the power to thrive. That's the world we're building at iwoca. Small businesses aren't just statistics - they're the heartbeat of our communities, the character of our high streets, and the … s leading fintech innovators. But we're just getting started. Our mission? To empower one million businesses with the financial tools they deserve. We combine cutting-edge technology and data science with genuine human understanding to make finance feel less like a barrier and more like a superpower. Whether it's managing cash flow or seizing unexpected opportunities, we … the funds they need - often within minutes. The team You'll join the Core Systems team, who are responsible for driving innovation across the business by optimising development, building data systems, and continuously improving iwoca products. We follow Agile-inspired processes, using continuous integration and delivery, so that features go live in days or weeks, not months or years. More ❯

Principal Data Engineer - hyrbid (Leeds) - £70k-£80k Are you an experienced Azure Data Engineer looking to make an impact in an established financial insitution. We are seeking a hands-on professional to join a high-performing team tasked with building and enhancing a modern Azure data platform, with an expertise in Databricks. About the … Role: In this role, you will play a key part in developing ETL pipelines, optimizing data integration processes, and supporting data-driven decision-making across the business. You'll collaborate with stakeholders to understand data requirements, contribute to architectural decisions, and support the migration of reporting services to Azure. Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain ETL pipelines … using Azure Data Factory , Azure Data Lake , Synapse , and Databricks . Design and build a greenfield Azure data platform to support business-critical data needs. Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to gather and define data requirements. Assist in the migration of reporting services from on-premises to Azure. Evaluate and validate design decisions to More ❯

Your new company A Principal Data Engineer is required on a permanent basis for a forward-thinking organisation at the heart of Leeds. The Data Services team are on a mission to unlock the value of data by delivering high-quality, secure, and accessible data services. With a focus on modern cloud-based technologies … and strong partnerships, they help colleagues navigate the complexities of a data-driven world. Your new role As a Principal Data Engineer, you will be instrumental in shaping the organisations strategic cloud data platform. You'll lead the design and implementation of scalable data pipelines, drive innovation in data-centric products, and champion … technical leadership role where you'll establish best practices, ensure compliance, and deliver smart, customer-focused solutions. What you'll need to succeed You'll bring extensive experience in data engineering within Azure environments, with a strong track record in modernisation and large-scale migration projects. You'll be confident designing metadata-driven frameworks and managing Databricks environments, with More ❯

PRINCIPAL DATA ENGINEER £80,000 + BENEFITS LEEDS (Hybrid) Looking for a role where you can truly influence how data engineering is done-while still getting stuck into the tech yourself? THE COMPANY: I'm working with a central data function in the financial services industry that's undergoing a full modernisation of their data … and support that community. THE 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. 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 Implement data governance requirements Collaborate with non-technical stakeholders to ensure delivery aligns to business needs Stay close to the ML lifecycle YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: A successful Principal Data Engineer will have the following skills and experience: Strong hands-on experience with Azure More ❯

We are looking for a skilled data engineer to help build and maintain our data infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have expertise working with cloud data platforms and architecting robust and scalable data pipelines. This role is for contractors! Tasks As a Senior Data Engineer, you will work cross-functionally to intake, process … transform, and store large amounts of data from various sources. You will build and maintain the core data infrastructure that powers the organisation's advanced analytics, machine learning applications, and data-driven decision-making. This role requires strong technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and excellent communication with stakeholders at all levels. Requirements 10+ years of experience with … building and maintaining data warehouses, data lakes, and other large-scale data storage systems Knowledge of ETL processes and data transformation techniques Ability to design and develop data aggregation and integration processes across different systems and environments Understanding of data architecture patterns such as lambda and kappa architecture Snowflake Data Vault AWS Python More ❯

Your New Role We're looking for an experienced Principal Data Engineer to lead the development and evolution of a modern enterprise data platform. This strategic, hands-on position involves architecting and optimising scalable data pipelines to support advanced analytics, AI/ML initiatives, and actionable insights across the organisation.You'll take full ownership of … data. Acting as the technical authority, you'll define best practices, establish governance frameworks, and mentor engineers and analysts to maximise platform value.This is an opportunity to shape the data landscape and deliver solutions that empower decision-making and innovation. Key Responsibilities Platform Leadership: Design, implement, and manage Snowflake as the enterprise data hub, ensuring scalability, security, and … performance. Data Architecture & Strategy: Define frameworks for ingestion, replication, storage, and transformation across diverse data sources. Pipeline Development: Build efficient ELT pipelines using tools such as DBT and Python, integrating operational, financial, and network data. Performance Optimisation: Configure Snowflake warehouses and partitioning strategies for cost efficiency and speed. Governance & Compliance: Implement data quality, lineage, and access control More ❯