Principal Data Engineer

KDR Talent Solutions
Oxford
4 weeks ago
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$170,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr


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Principal Data Engineer | Cutting-Edge Research & Technology | Hybrid (Oxford/London) | up to £200k per annum + Bonus & Travel allowance

The Company


Our client is an ambitious research and technology organisation at the forefront of AI and data-driven innovation. They are building one of the most advanced data platforms in the UK - designed to power the next generation of healthcare and scientific discovery. With world-class talent and long‑term funding, they are scaling fast and looking for exceptional engineers to help shape the future.


This is one of the most exciting and ambitious data and AI missions on the planet, and as such they need the absolute highest calibre Data Engineers to join the cause.


Role


As Principal Data Engineer, you’ll play a leading role in designing and delivering the organisation’s next‑generation data infrastructure. You’ll partner with senior leadership, scientists, and AI specialists to create scalable, production‑grade data pipelines that underpin research and innovation at massive scale.



  • Build high‑performance distributed data pipelines powering scientific and AI workloads
  • Architect services and data access layers that support fast, reliable research at scale
  • Work across multimodal datasets including imaging, text, audio, video and sensor data
  • Ensure observability, data quality, and trust in all pipelines and datasets
  • Collaborate with Research, MLOps and Infrastructure teams to integrate systems smoothly into real‑world use
  • Champion strong engineering culture through testing, CI/CD, clear design and mentorship

Your Experience


You’re a highly capable data engineer with deep technical expertise and a passion for solving complex problems at scale.



  • Expert‑level Python and strong SQL engineering background
  • Strong systems‑thinking approach - building long‑term foundations, not tactical fixes
  • Comfortable partnering with both technical teams and scientific end‑users
  • A collaborative, supportive leader who raises the capability of others

Why Join?



  • Highly competitive salary up to £200,000 per annum depending on experience
  • Flexible hybrid working (Oxford & London offices – typically 3 days/week)
  • Join a pioneering institute combining science, AI, and engineering at scale
  • Opportunity to help architect one of the most complex data platforms in the UK
  • Collaborative, mission‑driven culture with cutting‑edge projects

*Please note that this client is hiring at multiple levels so if you feel this role is too Senior for your current level please apply as you may be suitable for another role within the wider team


If you’re an experienced data engineer ready to help build one of the most advanced data platforms in the world, please click apply - we’d love to hear from you.


Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level


Employment type

Full‑time


Job function

Information Technology, Other, and Engineering


Industries

Staffing and Recruiting, Market Research, and Biotechnology Research


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