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Principal Data Engineer - Pacific Gas and Electric
Data Engineer
Lead the design, development, and optimization of large‑scale data pipelines and analytics solutions using Python, SQL, AWS, and Spark to empower cross‑functional teams with actionable insights.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and maintain end‑to‑end data pipelines that ingest, transform, and store terabyte‑scale datasets across AWS services.
- Design robust data models and schemas to support advanced analytics, reporting, and machine‑learning initiatives.
- Collaborate with data scientists, business analysts, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
- Implement best practices for data quality, lineage, and governance, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Mentor and lead a team of data engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in data engineering, with a proven track record in large‑scale cloud environments.
- Expertise in Python, SQL, AWS (Redshift, S3, Glue, EMR), and Spark/Databricks.
- Strong knowledge of ETL/ELT patterns, data modeling, and performance tuning.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to translate complex technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.
- Experience with data governance, security, and compliance frameworks is a plus.