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Principal Data Engineer
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Principal Data Engineer
Robert Half
- Avon, MN
Robert Half - September 10, 2026
We are looking for a Principal Data Engineer to shape and lead a modern enterprise data platform serving multiple business lines.
This position will define the architectural direction for a Microsoft Fabric-based environment, guide engineering best practices, and partner closely with data and IT leaders to support long-term growth. The role is ideal for a senior technical expert who combines deep hands-on engineering capability with strong mentorship and platform strategy experience.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and ongoing evolution of a Microsoft Fabric lakehouse environment, establishing a scalable architecture across raw, refined, and curated data layers.
- Create and support robust data integration workflows that bring information together from more than 30 enterprise applications and operational platforms.
- Set technical standards for data engineering, including coding practices, solution design patterns, documentation, and review processes.
- Mentor data engineers through hands-on coaching, collaborative development, and detailed code feedback to strengthen team capability.
- Partner with data and IT leadership to align platform architecture with business priorities and future expansion needs.
- Develop high-quality data pipelines using modern tools and frameworks such as SQL, Python, Spark, and PySpark within cloud-based data ecosystems.
- Evaluate new technologies, architectural approaches, and data platform trends, then provide informed recommendations for adoption.
- Support governance and platform reliability by promoting strong lineage, quality, performance, and scalable engineering practices.
- Contribute to cross-platform interoperability initiatives, including environments that may involve Databricks, governance tooling, and enterprise data services.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Job Id:
6921864763
Job URL:
https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/job/avon-mn/principal-data-engineer/02310-0013504240-usen
Job State:
MN
Job Lat:
45.6057014465332
Job Lng:
-94.45069885253906
Job County:
Stearns County
Job Education:
Bachelor's degree
Job Skills:
Coaching
Job Hash:
4478362375