Principal Engineer, Data Platform and Analytics

New York 4 months agoFull-time External
1.3m - 1.4m / yr
🚀 What We're Looking For at Our Client Our client is seeking a seasoned and dynamic professional to join a high-impact program focused on solving complex technical challenges. This role offers significant exposure across teams and technologies, and demands both strategic thinking and hands-on expertise. 🔍 Key Qualifications & Responsibilities • Thrive in high-visibility programs with challenging problem sets • Proven experience designing and operating end-to-end data platforms-from ingestion to consumption • Expert-level proficiency in one or more programming languages: Java, Python, JavaScript, Scala • Hands-on experience with AKS/Docker, virtual machines, streaming technologies, and API development • Ability to design, research, and implement process components that enable Azure functionalities (e.g., Unity Catalog, Azure Purview) • Familiarity with third-party vendors such as Dremio or Confluent Kafka is a strong plus • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders and align with strategic data platform goals • Skilled in creating architectural diagrams with a focus on networking and system design • Experience with PaaS offerings from Azure, GCP, or Databricks • Capable of leading complex projects and managing competing priorities with technical depth and clarity • Analyze platform-level changes, monitor application impact, and deliver fast, effective technical solutions • Proactively manage and escalate risks and customer-impacting issues to leadership • Deliver on product commitments and influence others through informal leadership and strong communication • Apply automation, open-source tools, observability, and security-first principles in daily work • Contribute to agile ceremonies, lead demos and presentations, and mentor new engineers • Initiate high-level solution designs and guide teams toward automated, observable, and scalable software delivery • Participate in internal advocacy and speaking engagements to promote technical excellence 🎓 Job Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a relevant technical discipline • Expert knowledge in one or more of the following: Java, Python, JavaScript • Experience operating in cloud environments • Minimum 8 years of relevant experience • Strong ability to guide and influence cross-functional teams across diverse initiatives Would you like help tailoring this for a job posting, internal referral, or resume alignment? Desired Skills and Experience data engineerng, cloud EOE Statement: Specialist Staffing Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. In addition to base pay, direct-hire employees may be eligible for client offered benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, and paid leave where required by applicable law. Eligibility may vary based on factors such as location and hire date and is subject to change. To find out more about Huxley, please visit www.huxley.com