Overview

Principal Data EngineerNorthwest / Hybrid / FlexibleLead the data engineering strategy and roadmap. The basics are in place for a new Databricks platform and the job now is to enhance and optimise the platform, delivering value to the business.The role involves creating a common data model, standardisation and democratisation of data.Improving reliability of data pipelines.Finding and realising efficiencies in the data platform.Leading a small team of data engineers (2 currently and needs growing) and 3rd party resource to deliver solutions to a data hungry business.Responsibilities

Own the roadmap for the architecture of the new platform; own a data engineering strategy and plan; communicate with business leaders to provide a data platform for colleagues across the entire business operations; and in time move into AI/ML data science, MI/reporting and data governance and security.Define and implement data model standardisation and data democratisation initiatives.Improve reliability of data pipelines.Identify and realise efficiencies in the data platform.Lead and grow a data engineering team and coordinate with 3rd party resources to deliver solutions.Requirements / Qualifications

Experience leading/managing people and delivering a data engineering strategy and roadmap.Strong background in data engineering; ability to read the detail (75% hands-off).Experience integrating data engineering with backend engineering and microservices.Experience with AWS; Databricks; .NET C# stack.Technology

AWSDatabricks – development of a new platform.NET/C# stackHybrid 2 days/week with some flex to suit allPlease get in touch MandyKettle@UnitingAmbition.comJob Function and Industry

Job function: Information TechnologyIndustries: Entertainment Providers, Banking, and Software Development

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