Principal Data Engineer Lead the design and delivery of a modern cloud-based data platform, driving engineering standards, architecture, and innovation across a growing data function.The OpportunityThis is a senior technical leadership role responsible for shaping data engineering strategy, architecture, and best practices across multiple product domains. Working within a modern cloud environment and Data Mesh architecture, you will drive the development of scalable, secure, and high-performing data solutions while mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide technical leadership across data engineering teams and product domains.Define and implement data platform architecture, standards, and best practices.Design and optimise data ingestion, transformation, quality, security, monitoring, and governance processes.Lead the development of Data Mesh principles, data models, and semantic data layers.Drive automation, CI/CD adoption, and continuous improvement initiatives.Mentor and coach data engineers, promoting engineering excellence.Ensure cross-domain interoperability, scalability, and compliance.Collaborate with architects, platform engineers, and business stakeholders to deliver robust data solutions.About YouExtensive experience in cloud-based data engineering and distributed systems.Strong knowledge of Data Mesh, domain-driven design, and data product thinking.Proven ability to lead teams and deliver complex data engineering ..... full job details .....