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 architect and implement data platforms using cutting-edge AWS services. 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 Matillion
* Translate client requirements into scalable and secure data architectures
* Drive infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD deployment practices
* Process structured and semi-structured data (JSON, XML, Parquet, CSV)
* Maintain metadata, build data dictionaries, and ensure governance is embedded by design
* Work across industries in fast-paced, high-value engagements
This Principal Data Engineer will bring:
* Extensive experience with ETL/ELT pipelines and data transformation patterns
* Proficiency in AWS cloud services, particularly Redshift, Glue, Matillion, and S3
* Strong command of data quality, data lineage, and metadata practices
* Fluency 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 MapReduce
* Exposure to data APIs and microservice-based architectures
* AWS certifications (Solutions Architect Associate, Big Data Specialty)
* Experience or interest in machine learning data pipelines
Why Join?
As a Principal Data Engineer, you’ll:
* Lead the architecture of cloud-first data ecosystems for top-tier clients
* Be part of a supportive, knowledge-sharing engineering team
* Enjoy hands-on influence across the full data lifecycle—from ingestion to insight
* Contribute to transformative programs in sectors such as financial services, retail, and government
* Access a clear path to leadership and continuous learning across cloud and consulting domains
Ready 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.