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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Data Engineer (US) - **Company:** TD Bank, Inc. - **Location:** Mount Laurel Township, NJ, United States - **Salary:** $148,720.0 - $223,080.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security, Data Architecture, Data Control, Information Engineering, Data Governance, DevOps, Distributed Computing Environment, Python (Programming Language), Metadata, Cloud Services, Standard Sql, Data Streaming, Information Technology, Data Management, Domain Driven Design, Databricks - **Published:** August 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gl2112 ## About the Role + University or Graduate / post graduate degree in Data Management or related Computer Science or Engineering discipline; or equivalent practical experience + 15+ years of relevant experience in field of specialization Preferred Qualifications: + Advancedproficiencyin cloud data platforms (Azure preferred: ADF, Databricks) + Strong experience with data architecture patterns (batch, streaming, real-time) + Expertisein data modeling (dimensional, domain-driven design) + Deep knowledge of SQL, Python, and distributed data processing frameworks and optimization + Strong understanding of data governance frameworks (lineage, metadata, cataloging) + Experience implementing data quality controls and monitoring frameworks + Knowledge of regulatory requirements (BSA/AML, audit, data controls, privacy) + Expertisein CI/CD pipelines and DevOps for data engineering + Ability to enforce coding standards and engineering best practices + Executive-level communication and stakeholder management across Product, Technology, Risk, and Business team. + Drivesarchitecture, engineering standards, anddeliveryexcellence across data domains, enabling high-quality data products that support analytics, regulatory compliance, and customer centric initiatives. ## Description The Principal Data Engineer provides senior technical expertise with a focus on bank and industry-wide solutions that address capability gaps to create significant value for customers. This role implements solutions, ensuring efficiency, reliability, scalability, and security; includes planning, evaluating, recommending, designing, operationalizing, and supporting solutions in an industry-leading manner. This role provides deep technical leadership, sets direction in developing and implementing solutions to address Platform and Journey's emerging business needs and strategies, as well as efficiency opportunities from a technical perspective. This role advances the overall design, architecture, and technology capabilities in accordance with industry developments. 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