Principal Data Engineer

Who you are

You are a strategic leader with a deep understanding of data engineering and its impact on business success. With over 5 years of experience in data engineering, you have a proven track record of developing modern data architectures and infrastructure. You excel in collaborating with executive-level stakeholders to align technology strategies with business objectives, ensuring that data quality and security are prioritized. Your ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders sets you apart, allowing you to mentor junior team members effectively. You stay abreast of industry advancements and emerging trends, continuously seeking opportunities to leverage data for transformative insights.

What you'll do

In this role, you will establish a clear vision and direction for data practices, aligning them with the overall business strategy. You will consult on complex data platform programs, providing client-facing technical leadership and guidance as a subject matter expert. Your responsibilities will include designing and developing data applications, ensuring data quality, and mentoring junior engineers. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex business challenges, leveraging your expertise to drive impactful data engineering initiatives. You will also be responsible for contextualizing emerging trends and ThoughtWorks' exploration to expand the impact of data engineering within client organizations.

What we offer

At ThoughtWorks, you will be part of a collaborative environment that values continuous learning and innovation. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. You will have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that push boundaries and deliver extraordinary impact for our clients. Join us in our mission to solve complex business problems with technology as the differentiator, and bring your brilliant expertise to our team.