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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Engineer, Principal - **Company:** Blue Shield of CA - **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, JIRA, Cloud Computing, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data as a Services, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Integration, Data Mart, Data Systems, Data Vault Modeling, Data Virtualization, Data Warehousing, Dimensional Modeling, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, NoSQL, SQL Databases, Snowflake, Git, Data Analytics, Bitbucket, Data Management, Domain Driven Design, Azure Synapse Analytics, Software Version Control, Databricks - **Published:** July 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17661923?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17661923%2FData-Engineer-Principal-Georgia-Atlanta ## About the Role * Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. * Requires a minimum of 10 years of relevant data engineering experience. * Experience supporting enterprise AI/ML, advanced analytics, and data product ecosystems. * Expertise in Data Vault 2.0, dimensional modeling, Lakehouse architecture, or domain-driven data design. * Demonstrated ability to influence enterprise architecture decisions and mentor senior engineering talent. * Expert in understanding data management practices, data modelling (data vault 2.0), master data management, data integration, data architecture, data virtualization, data warehousing, data privacy and security. * Demonstrated enthusiasm for AI and emerging technologies, with solid understanding of AI/ML concepts and handson experience applying AI-driven solutions in enterprise environments. * Hands on experience with SQL, Python, DBT Cloud and DBT core. Expert in one or more of NoSQL and database appliances and platforms (Snowflake, Synapse, Databricks) * Proven ability to design and scale largevolume, highperformance data platforms leveraging parallel and distributed architectures. * Advanced knowledge of CI/CD, source control, and agile delivery tooling (e.g., Git, Bitbucket, Jira). * Experience in healthcare, regulated environments, or large enterprises is strongly preferred. ## Description The Data Services team is responsible for technical design and end-to-end delivery of complex data-driven solutions and data products for the enterprise. The Data Engineer,Principal will report to the Sr Manager, Data Solutions / Director. In this role you will be partnering with Enterprise Architects, Portfolio, Analytics and Data engineering teams for designing technical solutions and building data products to meet enterprise data needs. 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