Principal Data Engineer

Allianz Commercial
Minneapolis, MN
Job Description
Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Principal Data Engineer to work hands-on on the re-engineering of an existing enterprise data platform built on Azure Synapse Analytics. The role requires strong technical depth to audit, understand, and validate a complex end-to-end data architecture spanning source ingestion through to consumption.

What You Will Do

Contribute to the technical assessment and re-engineering of an existing enterprise data platform, spanning all layers from source ingestion through to data consumption. Reverse-engineer, document, and validate existing pipeline logic, data models, transformation frameworks, and data governance controls.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of hands-on experience in Data Engineering, including platform migration or re-engineering work, and a proven track record working on existing, complex enterprise data platforms.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of hands-on experience in Data Engineering
  • Proven track record working on existing, complex enterprise data platforms
  • Deep knowledge of enterprise data governance patterns
  • Strong analytical mindset
  • Ability to read existing implementations, identify intent versus defect, and make sound re-engineering decisions

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Company bonus scheme
  • 401(K) with company match
  • Company paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Paid volunteer days
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid parental leave
  • Employee shares program
  • Employee discounts
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