Principal Data Engineer

Principal Data Engineer

Location: London (Hybrid) Practice Area: Technology & Engineering Type: Permanent

Shape the future of data at the heart of financial services

The Role

As a Principal Data Engineer at Capco youll lead the design and delivery of robust scalable and secure data engineering solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions. You will work across cloud and on-premise environments leveraging cutting-edge technologies to architect data solutions that underpin digital transformation. Youll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive strategic data initiatives ensuring best practices and a high standard of delivery.

What Youll Do

• Architect scalable and fault-tolerant data pipelines using streaming and batch technologies

• Lead data engineering best practices including security testing and automation

• Guide teams in tooling decisions ensuring alignment with business and technical strategies

• Collaborate with clients to define data strategies and ensure optimal solutions are implemented

• Mentor engineers and lead by example fostering a high-performing engineering culture

What Were Looking For

• Expertise in real-time data streaming platforms (Kafka Spark Streaming Flink)

• Proven track record in data architecture and schema design for structured and semi-structured data

• Deep experience with cloud platforms (especially GCP) and migration projects

• Strong proficiency in SQL Python Java and Scala

• Demonstrable leadership in engineering strategy security and quality assurance

Bonus Points For

• Experience with IAC tools like Terraform and CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or CircleCI

• Familiarity with observability tools (Prometheus Grafana Elastic Splunk)

• Exposure to both RDBMS and NoSQL databases and cloud-native warehouses like BigQuery or Snowflake

• Knowledge of DataOps or DevOps practices in production-scale environments

• Passion for experimentation and staying ahead with data and cloud innovations

Why Join Capco

• Deliver high-impact technology solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions

• Work in a collaborative flat and entrepreneurial consulting culture

• Access continuous learning training and industry certifications

• Be part of a team shaping the future of digital financial services

• Help shape the future of digital transformation across FS & Energy.

Benefits

We offer a competitive people-first benefits package designed to support every aspect of your life:

• Core Benefits:Discretionary bonus competitive pension health insurance life insurance and critical illness cover.

• Mental Health:Easy access to CareFirst Unmind Aviva consultations and in-house first aiders.

• Family-Friendly:Maternity adoption shared parental leave plus paid leave for sickness pregnancy loss fertility treatment menopause and bereavement.

• Family Care:8 complimentary backup care sessions for emergency childcare or elder care.

• Holiday Flexibility:5 weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday days based on your needs.

• Continuous Learning:Your growth your way - minimum 40 hours of training annually. Take your pick; workshops certifications e-learning. Also Business Coach assigned from Day One: Get one-on-one guidance to fast-track your goals and accelerate your development.

• Healthcare Access:Convenient online GP services.

• Extra Perks:Gympass(Wellhub) travel insurance Tastecard season ticket loans Cycle to Work and dental insurance.

Inclusion at Capco Were committed to making our recruitment process accessible and straightforward for everyone. If you need any adjustments at any stage just let us know well be happy to help. We value each persons unique perspective and contribution. At Capco we believe that being yourself is your greatest strength. Our #BeYourselfAtWork culture encourages individuality and collaboration a mindset that shapes how we work with clients and each other every day.