Job Title : Principal Data Engineer

Experience : 12-18 Years

Location : Bengaluru

Notice Period : Immediate Joiner

Required Qualifications :

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.

- 12+ years of progressive experience in Data Engineering, Data Architecture, or Enterprise Data Platform development.

- Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale cloud data platforms.

- Extensive expertise in enterprise architecture, cloud migration, and modernization initiatives.

- Strong knowledge of Lakehouse architecture, distributed computing, and modern data ecosystems.

- Experience leading multiple engineering teams across complex, large-scale enterprise programs.

- Demonstrated success in establishing engineering governance, architectural standards, and technology roadmaps.

- Strong consulting mindset with the ability to influence business and technology decisions.

- Exceptional leadership, communication, presentation, and executive stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Experience designing AI-ready data platforms supporting Generative AI, Machine Learning, and Advanced Analytics.

- Cloud certifications such as Microsoft Certified : Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Data Engineer Associate, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or equivalent.

- Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architecture.

- Knowledge of data mesh, data fabric, and modern enterprise data architecture patterns.

- Familiarity with regulatory compliance frameworks and enterprise security best practices.