Principal Data Engineer – AWS
Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: £105,000
Job Type: Permanent
A top-tier digital consultancy is making a key strategic hire at the Associate Director level for a hands-on, stakeholder-savvy Principal Data Engineer. You will take the helm of public and private sector data transformation programmes, drive technical delivery, and help shape a growing practice at scale. This is a greenfield opportunity for a high-impact leader with deep AWS expertise and a consulting mindset as an experienced Principal Data Engineer.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and deliver enterprise-grade data engineering solutions using core AWS services (S3, Glue, Lambda, Redshift, Matillion, etc.).
• Define architecture, mentor large technical teams, and engage directly with senior client stakeholders.
• Own technical responses for RFI/RFP processes, partnering with senior leadership and business development.
• Develop scalable data pipelines and analytics solutions in compliance with UK Government standards.
• Act as a hands-on engineering lead while contributing to practice development and thought leadership.
• Work closely with delivery and consulting leadership (including Head of Data Consulting) to shape project and platform strategy.
Key Skills & Expertise
• Extensive hands-on experience in AWS-first data engineering environments.
• Proven track record leading multi-million-pound projects within consulting or enterprise-level engagements.
• Strong stakeholder engagement at CxO or Director level.
• Deep experience in cloud data lake architectures, ETL/ELT patterns, and metadata/data quality management.
• Expertise in Matillion, Redshift, Glue, Lambda, DynamoDB, and data pipeline automation.
• Familiarity with data visualisation platforms such as Quicksight, Tableau, or Looker.
• Knowledge of CI/CD processes and infrastructure-as-code.
• Eligible for SC clearance (active clearance highly advantageous).
Desirable Skills
• Exposure to large data processing frameworks (e.g., Spark, Hadoop).
• Experience deploying data via APIs and microservices.
• AWS certifications (Solution Architect Associate, Data Analytics Speciality, etc.).
• Experience in public sector programmes or government frameworks.
Package & Benefits
• £105,000+ Six-Figure Base Salary
• £15,000 Guaranteed Bonus
• Flexible Hybrid Working
• Leadership in practice building and high-growth career progression
• Private Healthcare, Pension, Life Assurance & full certification support
Ready to lead at the intersection of engineering excellence and strategy? Apply now below or contact Declan Bryson at Anson McCade on 07529 161950 quoting the following reference.
AMC/DB/PDA/105
Principal Data Engineer