Principal Data Engineer - Data Engineering - IT Software

Principal Data Engineer - 9+ Years - Bengaluru/Hyderabad/Gurugram We are looking for an experienced Principal - Data Engineer to lead the design, development, and evolution of enterprise-scale data platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Azure data engineering, Databricks, Python, SQL, and PySpark, with a proven ability to deliver AI-ready data solutions while leading high-performing engineering teams. Location: Bengaluru/Hyderabad/Gurugram Your Future Employer: A leading AI and analytics consulting organization helping global enterprises leverage data, cloud, and AI to drive business transformation. Responsibilities: - Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements and design scalable data solutions aligned with business objectives. - Lead, mentor, and guide the data engineering team while driving engineering best practices and technical excellence. - Design, build, and maintain scalable data ingestion frameworks supporting batch and real-time data processing. - Collaborate with Data Architects, Data Scientists, and Product Owners to enable AI-driven analytics and decision-making. - Drive continuous improvement, maintain enterprise data platforms, and ensure secure, scalable, and high-quality data architectures. Requirements: - 9+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Data Analytics, or related domains with strong Azure expertise. - Hands-on experience with Python, SQL, PySpark, Azure Data Services, and Databricks. - Strong understanding of Databricks Unity Catalog, data governance, security, and CI/CD using Azure DevOps. - Experience designing scalable, secure, and AI-ready data platforms with strong stakeholder management skills. - Excellent communication, leadership, ownership, and problem-solving abilities with experience leading multiple initiatives. What is in it for you: - Opportunity to lead large-scale enterprise data engineering initiatives. - Work on cutting-edge AI, cloud, and advanced analytics projects. - Collaborate with highly skilled cross-functional engineering and data science teams. - Strong career growth in a technology-driven and innovation-focused environment. - Competitive compensation and exposure to global enterprise projects. Reach us: If you think this role is aligned with your career aspirations, kindly share your updated CV