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Anson McCade
Bristol
4 days ago
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Job Description Principal Data Engineer, Consulting
Bristol Based You must be eligible for SC Clearance Role Overview
The Principal Data Engineer will be responsible for designing and
implementing cloud-based data solutions using a range of AWS
services. This role involves working closely with clients to define
requirements, build custom solutions, and transfer knowledge to
client technical teams. The ideal candidate is passionate about
problem-solving, thrives in greenfield project environments, and
enjoys working both independently and collaboratively. Key
Responsibilities as a Principal Data Engineer - Propose and
implement data solutions using AWS services including S3, Redshift,
Lambda, Step Functions, DynamoDB, AWS Glue, and Matillion. - Work
directly with clients to define requirements, refine solutions, and
ensure successful handover to internal teams. - Design and
implement ETL/ELT pipelines for cloud data warehouse solutions. -
Build and maintain data dictionaries and metadata management
systems. - Analyse and cleanse data using a range of tools and
techniques. - Manage and process structured and semi-structured
data formats such as JSON, XML, CSV, and Parquet. - Operate
effectively in Linux and cloud-based environments. - Support CI/CD
processes and adopt infrastructure-as-code principles. - Contribute
to a collaborative, knowledge-sharing team culture. Required
Qualifications & Skills - Strong experience in ETL processes
and cloud data warehouse patterns. - Hands-on expertise with AWS
services (S3, Glue, Redshift). - Proficiency with Matillion for
data transformation. - Experience working with various relational
databases. - Familiarity with data visualization tools such as
QuickSight, Tableau, Looker, or QlikSense. - Ability to create
well-documented, scalable, and reusable data solutions. Desirable
Skills - Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop,
MapReduce, or Spark. - Exposure to microservice-based data APIs. -
Familiarity with data solutions in other public cloud platforms. -
AWS certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect Associate, Big Data
Specialty). - Experience or interest in Machine Learning and
AI-driven data solutions. - Public sector experience is
preferential Benefits - £95,000 - £114,000 + bonus

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