Principal GCP Data Engineer

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Principal GCP Data Engineer
Join an award-winning innovation and transformation consultancy recognised for its cutting-edge work in data engineering, cloud solutions, and enterprise transformation. This organisation is known for bringing ingenuity to life, helping clients turn complexity into opportunity, and fostering a culture where technical specialists thrive and grow.

An opportunity has arisen for a

Principal GCP Data Engineer

to join the London-based data and analytics practice. This

Principal GCP Data Engineer

role offers the chance to lead the design and delivery of end-to-end data solutions on Google Cloud Platform for high-profile clients, shaping data strategy and driving technical excellence across complex programmes.

With a reputation for combining breakthrough technologies with pragmatic delivery, the organisation empowers senior data engineers to influence architecture, mentor teams, and deliver production-ready solutions that create lasting impact.

The Role - Principal GCP Data Engineer
The

Principal GCP Data Engineer

is a senior technical role responsible for leading data engineering solutions, guiding teams, and acting as a subject matter expert in Google Cloud Platform. As a

Principal GCP Data Engineer , you will define end-to-end solution architectures, implement best practices, and lead the development of robust, scalable data pipelines.

This role combines hands-on technical leadership with coaching, mentorship, and client engagement, making it ideal for a

Principal GCP Data Engineer

who enjoys delivering complex solutions while shaping the capabilities of their team and influencing enterprise-wide data strategy.

What You'll Be Doing as a Principal GCP Data Engineer
As a

Principal GCP Data Engineer , you will:

Lead the design, development, and delivery of data processing solutions using GCP tools such as Dataflow, Dataproc, and BigQuery
Design automated data pipelines using orchestration tools like Cloud Composer
Contribute to architecture discussions and design end-to-end data solutions
Own development processes for your team, establishing robust principles and methods across architecture, code quality, and deployments
Shape team behaviours around specifications, acceptance criteria, sprint planning, and documentation
Define and evolve data engineering standards and practices across the organisation
Lead technical discussions with client stakeholders, achieving buy-in for solutions
Mentor and coach team members, building technical expertise and capability
Key Responsibilities

Develop production-ready data pipelines and processing jobs using batch and streaming frameworks such as Apache Spark and Apache Beam
Apply expertise in data storage technologies including relational, columnar, document, NoSQL, data warehouses, and data lakes
Implement modern data pipeline patterns, event-driven architectures, ETL/ELT processes, and stream processing solutions
Translate business requirements into technical specifications and actionable solution designs
Work with metadata management and data governance tools such as Cloud Data Catalog, Collibra, or Dataplex
Build data quality alerting and data quarantine solutions to ensure downstream reliability
Implement CI/CD pipelines with version control, automated tests, and automated deployments
Collaborate in Agile teams, using Scrum or Kanban methodologies
Key Requirements
The successful

Principal GCP Data Engineer

will bring deep technical expertise, client-facing experience, and leadership skills. You will have:

Proven experience delivering production-ready data solutions on Google Cloud Platform
Strong knowledge of batch and streaming frameworks, data pipelines, and orchestration tools
Expertise in designing and managing structured and unstructured data systems
Experience translating business needs into technical solutions
Ability to mentor and coach teams and guide technical decision-making
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
A pragmatic approach to problem solving, combined with a drive for technical excellence
Why Join

Take a senior technical leadership role as a

Principal GCP Data Engineer

within a globally recognised innovation and transformation consultancy
Lead the delivery of complex data engineering programmes on Google Cloud Platform
Shape the data engineering standards, practices, and architecture across client engagements and internal teams
Work in a collaborative, inclusive, and learning-focused culture where technical specialists are empowered to grow and succeed
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