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# Principal Data Engineer | Digital Services

- **Company:** Lancashire County Council
- **Location:** Preston, United Kingdom
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Systems, Systems Integration, Sql Optimization, Data Lakes, Data Management, Api Design, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** November 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=3045144531-2

## About the Role

Azure technologies- Collaborate with architects, analysts, and service teams- Champion best practice in data engineering and governanceAbout You- Extensive experience in data engineering and cloud platforms (Azure preferred)- Strong experience with ETL/ELT pipelines and data lakes- Advanced SQL and data modelling skills- Experience building APIs and integration services- Proven leadership and mentoring capabilityInterested?If you are ready to lead, innovate, and make a difference through data, we would love to hear from you.For an informal chat please contact Angela Teasey on 01772 535235. Closing date: 01/11/2026Why join us?By joining Lancashire County Council, you can shape the career path that is right for you, with opportunities to gain personal and professional qualifications, coaching, and mentoring. Lancashire County Council truly is the place where you can have the career you've always wanted. In return for your passion and expertise, we offer a generous benefits package, which

## Description

Job-ID: 21378Category: ICTLocation: Preston, Lancashire, United KingdomWorkplace: HybridSchedule: Full timePosted: 2026-10-12Closes: 2026-11-01Salary 53,051 - 57,447 Per Annum | Permanent | Full time, 37 hours per week | Hybrid workingPlease note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this roleShape the Future of Data in LancashireWe are looking for an exceptional Principal Data Engineer to lead the design and delivery of modern data solutions that directly improve services for residents across Lancashire.As a senior leader within our Digital Services team, you'll play a pivotal role in our digital transformation journey, driving innovation, influencing strategy, and building the data foundations that power smarter decision-making across the organisation.What You'll Be Doing- Lead and mentor a team of data and integration engineers- Design and deliver scalable data platforms and pipelines- Own end-to-end data engineering solutions- Drive modern cloud data architecture using