Principal Data Engineer/Architect

Your new company A Principal Data Engineer/Architect 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 automation and predictive analytics. This is a senior 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 hands-on expertise in Python, T-SQL, and PySpark. Your leadership and mentoring skills will be key, alongside your ability to collaborate across teams and drive strategic decisions. Essential Skills Include:Proven leadership and mentoring experience in senior data engineering rolesExpertise in Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, and ..... full job details .....