Principal Engineer (DWS, Data Platforms)

• DWS’s data infrastructure team provides the secure, scalable, and trustworthy foundation for storing, processing, and distributing critical enterprise data
• As Principal Engineer, you will set the technical vision and architectural direction for our strategic data platforms, shaping decisions that influence multiple teams and critical business capabilities
• You’ll lead through technical authority, define engineering standards, mentor senior engineers, and contribute directly to architecture and key implementation decisions
• Define the long-term technical vision and roadmap for the data platform in partnership with the Head of Technology and architecture leadership
• Own the end-to-end architecture and key technical decisions across the platform and its supporting systems, from ingestion through distribution
• Set and evolve engineering standards for platform infrastructure, data modeling, testing, observability, and lineage
• Mentor senior and staff engineers through design leadership, code reviews, and hands on technical guidance
• Collaborate with architects, security engineers, control functions, the Chief Data Office, and other stakeholders to improve compliance, security posture, and reliability
• Work with product owners and internal customers to translate product vision and demand into platform capabilitie

Strong problem-solving, strategic thinking, and attention to detailExtensive experience running production data platforms and cloud infrastructure at enterprise scaleStrong understanding of data governance and IT compliance in regulated environmentsStrong programming skillsDeep expertise in modern data platforms, preferably Snowflake and its ecosystem as well as complex data modernization projects12+ years in platform engineering, ideally on enterprise data platforms; a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or similar is a plusExcellent track record of leading, mentoring and transforming engineering teamsProven ability to lead technical decisions across complex enterprises and influence without formal authorityFluent English, written and spoken