Principal Engineer

About the Role

We’re working with a client who is looking for a Principal Data Engineer to lead and deliver impactful, modern data solutions from their Perth office. This is a hands-on, hybrid leadership role where you’ll help shape the technical direction of data initiatives across the business and for their clients.

You’ll take ownership of projects end-to-end from planning and proposal development, through to technical execution and delivery. You’ll also provide mentorship and guidance to the team while playing a key role in scaling their data capabilities and setting up the business for future AI-driven growth.

This is a full-time hybrid position (Perth-based, with flexible onsite attendance). You’ll be joining a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values autonomy, innovation, and real-world outcomes.

You Should Have

• Proven experience leading and delivering complex data engineering projects
• A strong background in data or software engineering, with a hands-on coding mindset
• Excellent communication skills and a strong customer or client focus
• Experience mentoring and coaching technical team members
• Confidence working across business functions and influencing technical direction

Nice to Have

• Experience with AWS, Snowflake, or Databricks
• Familiarity with tools like DBT, Terraform, or orchestration frameworks
• Solid knowledge of Python, Java, Golang, or C#
• Understanding of data warehousing, modelling, and custom data product development
• Exposure to AI or machine learning data pipelines

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver data engineering projects from strategy through to production
• Design and build high-quality, scalable data solutions
• Collaborate with internal teams and external clients to shape and deliver outcomes
• Support pre-sales and proposal work with technical insight and planning
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship across the team
• Contribute to the evolution of their data capability, culture, and tech stack

The Benefits

• Up to $200,000 + Superannuation (flexible for exceptional candidates)
• Hybrid work model with Perth-based team
• Work on innovative, meaningful data projects with real impact
• Help shape the future of data capability, including AI initiatives
• Join a collaborative, high-trust culture with a focus on balance and growth

How to Apply

If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch with Kent Sin on (08) 6146 4464 or at [email protected].