> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2953631-envista-principal-data-engineer-remote](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2953631-envista-principal-data-engineer-remote). 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). --- # Envista Principal Data Engineer (Remote) - **Company:** enVista LLC - **Location:** Concord, NH, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $159,500.0 - $194,900.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Business Analytics Applications, Architectural Patterns, Microsoft Azure, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Databases, Data as a Services, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Systems, Data Warehousing, Interoperability, Python (Programming Language), Meta-Data Management, Performance Tuning, Raw Data, SQL Databases, Unstructured Data, Snowflake, Multi-Cloud, Event Driven Architecture, Data Lakes, Information Technology, Integration Frameworks, Api Design, Data Pipelines, Databricks, Microservices - **Published:** September 17, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/CA157FCA09FA43D296CF2BE7CE9AB71E/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field -or- equivalent experience. * 10+ years of experience in data engineering. * Expertise in designing scalable data solutions using modern architecture patterns, including microservices, event-driven architecture, and API-first design. * Proficiency with ETL/ELT tools, data warehousing, big data technologies, and database systems. * Proficiency in SQL and Python * Strong knowledge of enterprise data architecture, data modeling, integration frameworks, and data governance practices. * Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP and data services such as Snowflake or Databricks. * Experience designing and supporting solutions across cloud, on-premises, or hybrid environments. * Familiarity with security best practices and applicable compliance standards, including GDPR, HIPAA, and SOX. * Demonstrated ability to lead architecture reviews and provide technical direction without direct authority. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience with performance tuning and optimization. * Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts, requirements, and results to technical and non-technical stakeholders. PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: * Demonstrated success delivering secure, scalable, and reliable enterprise data solutions that meet business and operational needs. * Experience driving standardization and governance across diverse systems, teams, and global environments. * Ability to connect architecture decisions to long-term business objectives and evaluate tradeoffs across innovation, compliance, security, cost, and sustainability. * Strong collaboration and influencing skills, with experience building alignment across IT, BI, analytics, security, compliance, and business teams. * Ability to make sound, timely decisions in ambiguous or evolving technical environments. * Intellectual curiosity and a practical approach to evaluating and applying emerging technologies. * Change agility and the ability to adapt to evolving technologies, priorities, and business needs while maintaining delivery focus. ## Description The Principal Data Engineer designs, builds, and governs secure, scalable, and high-performing enterprise data solutions that support advanced analytics, business intelligence, and operational decision-making. This role serves as a technical authority across the project lifecycle, translating business needs into sustainable architectures, establishing standards, and enabling reliable access to high-quality data across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments. The position balances innovation with security, compliance, interoperability, and long-term platform sustainability while influencing technical and business stakeholders across teams., * Design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines for structured and unstructured data, including reliable ETL/ELT processes that move data from multiple sources into data warehouses and data lakes. * Develop and maintain enterprise data models, integration frameworks, storage solutions, and architectural patterns across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments. * Define and maintain data solution architecture and governance frameworks that align technical decisions with long-term business objectives and enterprise goals. * Provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, including architecture reviews, solution validation, performance tuning, deployment strategy, and resolution of complex technical issues. * Establish and promote architecture principles, engineering standards, and best practices across development teams to improve scalability, reliability, interoperability, and consistency. * Implement data quality, lineage, metadata management, backup, accessibility, security, and governance practices across diverse systems and global data environments. * Partner with IT security and compliance teams to embed appropriate controls and support adherence to applicable regulatory and internal requirements, including GDPR, HIPAA, and SOX. * Collaborate with business stakeholders, data scientists, analysts, BI teams, and IT partners to translate business needs into clear technical designs and accessible data solutions. * Clean, transform, and organize raw data into usable formats and create analytical tools or programs that support analysis, reporting, and informed decision-making. * Evaluate and optimize existing data systems to improve performance, reliability, speed, and maintainability while managing complexity across multi-cloud and hybrid platforms. * Evaluate emerging technologies, make informed recommendations under uncertainty, and apply innovative solutions that balance business value with security, compliance, and operational risk. * Build strong cross-functional relationships, communicate complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences, and maintain stakeholder alignment throughout delivery * Adapt technical approaches and priorities as technologies and business needs evolve while sustaining data quality, platform stability, and delivery commitments. ## Related Videos - [Data Governance in the Era of AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1622-data-governance-in-the-era-of-ai) - [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) - [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) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Hacking AI at the Edge of the Indian Ocean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100177-hacking-ai-at-the-edge-of-the-indian-ocean) - [The Innovation Formula: Fast Prototyping, Data Analysis, and Real User Insights](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1421-the-innovation-formula-fast-prototyping-data-analysis-and-real-user-insights) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)