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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Data Engineer IS - Remote - **Company:** Providence Health & Services - **Location:** Providence, RI, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $142,126.0 - $242,029.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Computing Platforms, JIRA, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Data Integration, Data Transformation, Python (Programming Language), Metadata, Meta-Data Management, Team Foundation Server, NoSQL, Object-Oriented Software Development, DataOps, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Snowflake, Git, Database Migration, Information Technology, Enterprise Integration, Code Restructuring, Software Version Control - **Published:** July 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000geqvht ## About the Role + Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or, equivalent educ/experience + 8 years Related experience; software development preferred with increasing scope and responsibilities. + Extensive experience with object-oriented programming in C#, Java, Python or equivalent. + Experience with source code control systems such as Git and how to successfully use them in across multiple teams. + Extensive SQL integration development experience with SQL/noSQL. + Extensive experience with Agile software development methodologies and tools such as Azure DevOps, TFS, and Jira. + Proven track record of working both independently and collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplined team. + Extensive experience with Azure/AWS/hybrid and other cloud technologies. + Experience designing and successfully implementing a highly complex project. Preferred Qualifications: + **1. Enterprise Data Architecture** _Design enterprise data models and platform standards._ + **2. Data Governance & Metadata Management** _Define ownership, lineage, metadata, and data quality standards._ + **3. Legacy Migration & Data Refactoring** _Lead database migrations, consolidation efforts, and data modernization programs._ + **4. Snowflake Platform Expertise** _Design and optimize secure, scalable, and cost-effective Snowflake solutions._ + **5. Data Integration & Ingestion Architecture** _Design ingestion patterns for APIs, SaaS platforms, CDC, batch, and event-driven sources._ + **6. DataOps Standards & Technical Leadership** _Establish CI/CD, deployment standards, repository governance, and engineering best practices._ ## Description _Providence is seeking a highly experienced Principal Data Engineer to lead the evolution of the organization's enterprise data platform strategy, architecture, governance framework, and modernization initiatives. This role will serve as the technical leader responsible for defining data standards, driving Snowflake platform maturity, establishing governance and metadata practices, and completing the migration of legacy data assets into a scalable, governed, and reusable enterprise data ecosystem. The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strategic leadership to create the architectural foundations, engineering standards, and operating model required to support the next generation of enterprise analytics, reporting, AI, and data products._, Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. 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