Principal Data Engineer

Responsibilities Kforce has a client in search of a Principal Data Engineer in Houston, TX. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and scaling cloud-based data solutions, with deep expertise in Azure, AWS, and SAP environments. Key Responsibilities: • Architect and deliver scalable data platforms and pipelines • Translate business needs into production-ready data solutions • Lead ELT development, data modeling, and ingestion • Drive stakeholder engagement and provide technical mentorship • Ensure best practices in DevOps, change management, and documentation Requirements • Azure, AWS, SAP (expert level) • ELT development, data modeling, data integration (expert level) • Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Synapse, SQL DB, Redshift, Glue, Stream Analytics, Airflow, Kinesis • GitHub, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, SonarQube, PyTest • Python (strong development background) Preferred Skills • Experience leading scrum teams or managing small technical teams • Exposure to planning tools (e.g., BPC) or documentation tools (e.g., MKDocs) • Familiarity with scientific computing, seismic, or subsurface data • Energy, oil and gas, or trading domain experience The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave. Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions. Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.