Principal Data Engineer
spruce infotechDetroit (MI)
Principal Data Engineer
Posted 39 days ago
spruce infotechDetroit (MI)
SENIORITY
Lead
SALARY
$72/hr
About the role
Job ID: z5G7h3l6a1kMvyS65NP3c9k_TBmu0vCv54vGiIFqsQQ=Job Code: JPC - 39076
Location: Detroit, MI, 48201, United States
Salary: USD 70 - 72 (Hourly)
Contact: Krishna Khethavath
Contact Email: Krishna.k@spruceinfotech.comPosition: Principal Data Engineer
Location: Detroit, MI 48201 (Hybrid)
Experience: 10+ Years$72/hr on W2Job Summary
We are looking for a Principal Data Engineer with strong experience in modern cloud data engineering, data architecture, and enterprise data platforms.
Key Skills:
- AWS – S3, Glue, Lambda, EMR, Redshift
- Snowflake – Data Warehousing, Data Modeling, Performance Optimization
- Python & SQLdbt – Data Transformation, Modeling, TestingIBM DataStage – ETL Development & ModernizationETL/ELT – Enterprise Data Integration & Pipeline Development
- Data Governance – Data Quality, Metadata, Lineage, Security & ComplianceCI/CD, Git, DevOps, and data pipeline automation
Responsibilities:
Lead the design and development of scalable enterprise data platforms and pipelines.
Develop and optimize ETL/ELT solutions using AWS, Snowflake, Python, dbt, and DataStage.
Drive modernization of legacy data integration platforms.
Implement data quality, governance, security, and lineage standards.
Provide technical leadership, architecture guidance, and mentoring to data engineering teams. Partner with architects, business stakeholders, analytics, and governance teams.
Qualifications:
10+ years of Data Engineering experience with Principal/Senior-level technical leadership.
Strong hands-on experience with AWS, Snowflake, Python, dbt, DataStage, and SQL.Deep understanding of data warehousing, data modeling, ETL/ELT, and cloud data architecture.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and technical leadership skills.
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