Principal Data Engineer


Company:	thebigword
Salary:	£55,000-£60,000 P/A, Hybrid Working at the fantastic White Rose Park, + Lots of Perks!
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	LS11 0PA
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	5 Sept 2026
Closing date:	5 Oct 2026

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Summary

The Role Unveiled

Our trailblazing team at the heart of our business technology are the driving force behind our delivery of unparalleled client service. As a Principle Data Engineer, you'll throw on the hat of a 'consultant', shaping solutions for both internal and external clients. Dive into the depths of our operations, expertly unravelling and documenting data needs across every facet of our business. Get ready for a journey where innovation meets expertise, all to meet and exceed the high expectations of our valued clientele.

Your Role in Action

Uncover Hidden Insights: Leverage data mining techniques to discover valuable correlations and patterns, unlocking insights that drive impactful decisions.

Transform Data into Actionable Intelligence: Organise and reshape complex datasets into clear and meaningful structures that everyone can understand and use.

Anticipate the Future: Use predictive analytics to identify emerging trends within the customer base and broader consumer landscape, enabling proactive business strategies.

Master the Numbers: Conduct advanced statistical analyses to extract powerful insights and validate key business hypotheses.

Bring Data to Life: Harness cutting-edge visualisation tools and techniques to create engaging, easy-to-understand dashboards, graphs, and diagrams that tell compelling data stories.

Be the Voice of Insight: Prepare comprehensive reports and confidently present your findings to management and clients, influencing high-stakes decisions.

Drive Efficiency: Identify opportunities to streamline business processes and recommend innovative solutions to save money and boost productivity.

Ensure Data Integrity: Safeguard the quality of data by identifying and removing inaccuracies, ensuring that all insights are reliable and actionable.

Collaborate for Success: Communicate effectively with stakeholders to understand their data needs and business objectives, ensuring seamless alignment with organisational goals.

The Perfect Match: Your Skills & Talents

Ability to bring data to life with tools like Power BI, creating insightful and visually compelling dashboards that drive smart decision-making.

Able to showcase your expertise in Microsoft T-SQL, designing and optimising complex queries with precision and efficiency.

Leverage the power of Azure Cloud to deliver scalable, secure, and cutting-edge data solutions.

Harness the versatility of Python scripting to streamline processes, automate tasks, and unlock deeper data insights (a distinct advantage!).

Display knowledge of NoSQL databases like Cosmos DB is a valuable bonus, helping to diversify and enhance your data management toolkit.

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