Principal Data Engineer
Simple MachinesLondon, England, United Kingdom
Posted May 20, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Simple Machines is a global, independent technology consultancy operating across Sydney, New Zealand, London, Poland and San Francisco.
Job Description
We are seeking a Principal Data Engineer to join our team at Simple Machines, a global technology consultancy. As a Principal Data Engineer, you will be responsible for technical direction, platform design, and architectural decision-making for modern, cloud-native data platforms. You will design and build greenfield data platforms, real-time pipelines, and data products for clients who are serious about using data properly.
Requirements
- Strong Python and SQL
- Deep experience with Spark and modern data platforms (Databricks / Snowflake)
- Solid grasp of cloud data services (AWS or GCP)
- Infrastructure-as-code experience (Terraform, Pulumi)
- CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions, ArgoCD
- Data testing and quality frameworks (dbt, Great Expectations, Soda)
- Experience in consulting or professional services environments
- Strong consulting instincts — able to challenge assumptions and guide clients toward better outcomes
- Comfortable mentoring senior engineers and influencing technical culture
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship
- Four Day Work Week
- Generous Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance