Principal Data Engineer – Consulting | £90K–£105K | London / Leeds / Bristol
Our client, a global leader in digital transformation consulting, is hiring a Principal Data Engineer to lead the design and delivery of advanced cloud-native data solutions. Based in London, Leeds, or Bristol , this is an opportunity to work on greenfield projects that solve complex data challenges across enterprise environments.
Salary : £90,000 – £105,000
Location : London, Leeds, or Bristol
- Hybrid (2 days per week in office)
Must be eligible for SC (Security Check) clearance
The Role
As a Principal Data Engineer , you’ll propose and implement solutions using a range of AWS infrastructure. Working within a multidisciplinary consulting team, you’ll collaborate directly with clients to shape strategy, drive delivery, and guide internal engineering standards.
Your responsibilities :
Build and maintain large-scale data lakes and ETL pipelines using AWS S3, Redshift, Glue, Lambda, DynamoDB, and MatillionTranslate client requirements into scalable and secure data architecturesDrive infrastructure-as-code and CI / CD deployment practicesProcess structured and semi-structured data (JSON, XML, Parquet, CSV)Maintain metadata, build data dictionaries, and ensure governance is embedded by designWork across industries in fast-paced, high-value engagementsThis Principal Data Engineer will bring :
Extensive experience with ETL / ELT pipelines and data transformation patternsProficiency in AWS cloud services , particularly Redshift, Glue, Matillion, and S3Strong command of data quality, data lineage, and metadata practicesFluency in database technologies (both relational and NoSQL)Experience with Linux environments and data visualisation tools (e.g. Tableau, QuickSight, Looker )Bonus points for :
Familiarity with Hadoop, Spark, or MapReduceExposure to data APIs and microservice-based architecturesAWS certifications (Solutions Architect Associate, Big Data Specialty)Experience or interest in machine learning data pipelinesWhy Join?
As a Principal Data Engineer , you’ll :
Lead the architecture of cloud-first data ecosystems for top-tier clientsBe part of a supportive, knowledge-sharing engineering teamEnjoy hands-on influence across the full data lifecycle—from ingestion to insightContribute to transformative programs in sectors such as financial services, retail, and governmentAccess a clear path to leadership and continuous learning across cloud and consulting domainsReady to lead next-generation data platforms?
If you’re eligible for SC clearance , and want to work at the intersection of cloud, data, and strategy—this Principal Data Engineer role is your next step.
Apply today and build what’s next.