Senior Data Engineer

<p><strong>Principal Data Engineer | London Hybrid | Up to £120,000 + Benefits</strong></p><p><br><br>Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.<br></p><p>Do you want to shape the future of data at a global entertainment leader where cutting-edge technology powers unforgettable guest experiences?</p><p>We're looking for a Principal Data Engineer who's passionate about defining world-class data architecture and leading high-performing engineering teams to build the platforms that drive commercial growth.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You'll Do as a Principal Data Engineer</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the architectural direction of our new data estate, defining the patterns and blueprints that will shape our platform for years to come.</li><li>Make key decisions on how we utilise Databricks and Azure, including Lakehouse, Medallion and Eventing design patterns.</li><li>Own the discovery and assessment of our legacy estate, determining what to migrate, modernise or decommission.</li><li>Manage and develop a team of data engineers, driving hiring, performance and professional development.</li><li>Implement modern engineering standards across CI/CD, automated testing, observability and cost control.</li><li>Partner with the Data Delivery Lead to balance short-term fixes with long-term strategic build.</li><li>Translate complex engineering trade-offs into clear outcomes for senior stakeholders.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>What You Bring as a Principal Data Engineer</strong></p><ul><li>Degree in Computer Science, Data Science or a related field.</li><li>5 to 8 years in data engineering or hands-on data architecture, with at least 3 years in a leadership position.</li><li>Expert level proficiency in Databricks, Azure and SQL/Python, with GCP and BigQuery experience highly desirable.</li><li>A proven track record of refactoring legacy data estates and migrating them to modern platforms without disrupting business continuity.</li><li>A player-coach mindset, equally comfortable leading a team and writing production-grade code.</li><li>High emotional intelligence with the ability to manage non-technical stakeholders and present confidently to senior leadership.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Why You'll Love It Here</strong></p><ul><li>Salary up to £120,000</li><li>Hybrid working model (2 days per week in London)</li><li>Private pension scheme and life assurance</li><li>Employee assistance programme</li><li>Access to Perks at Work with thousands of national and local discounts</li><li>Ongoing training and development opportunities</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you're ready to lead a data engineering transformation at global scale, apply now for this Principal Data Engineer role and help power extraordinary experiences through data and technology. xwzovoh </p><p><br></p><p>**Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications, not all submissions will receive feedback.**</p>