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Principal Data Engineer

Principal Data Engineer

Motion Recruitment • Boston, Massachusetts, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

A rapidly growing financial technology company is hiring a Principal Data Analytics Engineer to lead the evolution of its cloud-native data platform supporting one of the world's largest structured finance analytics ecosystems.

This is a highly strategic, hands-on role where you'll shape the technical direction of the organization's analytics platform while partnering closely with engineering, product, analytics, and business leaders. The team is looking for someone who can architect large-scale data systems, establish engineering best practices, mentor senior engineers, and solve complex data challenges that directly influence financial markets.

This is a hybrid full-time role in Back Bay, Boston.

Required Skills & Experience

· 8+ years of experience in data engineering, analytics engineering, or data platform development
· Expert-level proficiency in Python and SQL
· Extensive experience designing scalable ETL/ELT pipelines and cloud-native data architectures
· Strong experience with dbt, Apache Airflow, Apache Spark, or equivalent modern data frameworks
· Experience with Google Cloud Platform, BigQuery, Dataproc, Cloud Run, or similar cloud technologies
· Deep understanding of data modeling, business logic implementation, and relational database design
· Experience building highly reliable, production-scale data platforms
· Strong software engineering fundamentals with a focus on performance, scalability, and maintainability
· Excellent communication skills with experience influencing technical and business stakeholders
· Experience mentoring engineers and driving engineering best practices across teams

Desired Skills & Experience

· Experience architecting enterprise-scale analytics platforms
· Background in financial services, lending, capital markets, or structured finance
· Experience working with AI-assisted development tools and modern data automation frameworks
· Experience partnering directly with customers and executive stakeholders
· Familiarity with distributed computing, data governance, and large-scale data quality initiatives
· Experience leading technical strategy across cross-functional engineering organizations

What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown

· 40% Data Platform Architecture & Engineering
· 30% Data Modeling, Analytics Engineering & Business Logic
· 20% Technical Leadership & Cross-Functional Strategy
· 10% Platform Innovation & Performance Optimization

Daily Responsibilities

· 60% Hands On Engineering
· 25% Technical Leadership & Architecture
· 15% Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

The Offer

• Competitive base salary + bonus and equity potential

You will receive the following benefits:
· Medical Insurance
· Dental Benefits
· Vision Benefits
· 401(k)
· Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
· Monthly Fitness Stipend & Annual Wellness Fund
· Paid Parental Leave
· Professional Development & Conference Opportunities

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

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