Principal Data Engineer

Job summary

As part of the development of our Digital Services function, we are strengthening internal digital capability within the Data Team. These roles are central to building sustainable in-house expertise that supports the design, development, and delivery of digital solutions across the transport network.

Qualifications

• You will lead the design and implementation of complex data flows, connecting operational systems with analytics and BI platforms, while ensuring data is secure, governed, and compliant across the full lifecycle.
• As a Principal Data Engineer, you will drive best practice in data engineering, championing automation, reuse, and the adoption of modern data approaches.
• This is a hybrid role, requiring two days per week in the office, based at any Nat*** office location.
• Lead the design and implementation of complex data flows and pipelines
• Define and oversee verification and validation activities, ensuring data flows are designed, managed, maintained, and retired in line with data policies across the full data lifecycle.
• Own the end-to-end lifecycle management of data pipelines, identifying opportunities for reuse and driving efficiency through standardisation and automation.
• Develop and advocate for data engineering best practices and standards – helping to build the discipline and, and championing data engineering across the business, industry and government.
• Provide technical leadership and socialise best practice across the organisation, contributing to strategic objectives, managing data-related risks, and supporting the delivery of digital services.
• About you.
• A proactive leader who takes initiative, seeks continuous improvement, and drives smarter, more efficient ways of delivering data services, fostering a culture of learning and change.
• Strong decision-making capability, using sound judgement, evidence, and technical expertise to balance risks, protect sensitive information, and deliver secure, sustainable, and high-value outcomes.
• About us.

Responsibilities

• In this role, you will work closely with business stakeholders to design, build, test, and maintain data management systems that meet user needs and business

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