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 quoting the following reference. AMC/DB/PDA/105 Principal Data Engineer
