> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1464502-sc-cleared-principal-data-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1464502-sc-cleared-principal-data-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# SC Cleared Principal Data Engineer

- **Company:** Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd
- **Location:** Reading, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £156,000.0 - £234,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Airflow, Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Information Engineering, Data Infrastructure, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Software, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Google Cloud, Azure Data Factory, Snowflake, Apache Spark, Microsoft Fabric, Data Pipelines, Databricks
- **Published:** July 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.pearsoncarter.com/job/sc-cleared-principal-data-engineer-inside-ir-35-hybrid/#apply-dialog

## About the Role

7 years' experience in Data Engineering, Data Platform Development, or Software Engineering.
-Strong experience designing enterprise-scale cloud data platforms using Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
-Expertise with technologies such as Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Microsoft Fabric, Snowflake, Airflow, Spark, SQL, and Python.
-Proven experience building scalable ETL/ELT pipelines and modern data architectures.

## Description

An established Client is seeking an SC Cleared Principal Data Engineer on an initial contract. You'll be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining secure, scalable data pipelines and platforms Working within a collaborative Agile team, you'll deliver robust data engineering solutions using modern cloud technologies while ensuring compliance with security and governance standards. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to mission-critical projects within a secure environment.
Responsibilities
-Lead the design, development, and governance of enterprise-scale data platforms, architectures, and engineering standards.
-Build and optimise secure, scalable cloud-based data solutions that enable reporting, analytics, AI, and business intelligence capabilities.
-Design and maintain modern ETL/ELT pipelines, data integration frameworks, and reusable data products.


## Related Videos

- [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works)
- [Cutting LLM Costs Without Cutting Quality: How to Beat Proprietary LLMs with Fine-Tuned Open Source](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100151-cutting-llm-costs-without-cutting-quality-how-to-beat-proprietary-llms-with-fine-tuned-open-source)
- [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team)
- [Enjoying SQL data pipelines with dbt](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/823-enjoying-sql-data-pipelines-with-dbt)
- [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail)
- [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture)

## Related Articles

- [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk)
- [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk)
- [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer)
- [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story)
- [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production)
- [Dev Digest 162: AI careers, MCP, AWS best practices & floppy sweaters](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/571-dev-digest-162-ai-careers-mcp-aws-best-practices-floppy-sweaters)