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Principal Engineer - Data Platforms

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  • Level
    Senior
  • Job Field
    Back End
  • Employment Type
    Full Time
  • Contract Type
    Permanent employment
  • Location
    Berlin
  • Working Model
    Hybrid, Onsite
  • Job Summary

    In this role, you will define the long-term technical vision of the data platform, set architecture standards, mentor engineers, and collaborate with various stakeholders to translate product demands into technical solutions.

    Job Technologies

    Your role in the team

    • Define the long-term technical vision and roadmap for the data platform in partnership with the Head of Technology and architecture leadership.
    • Own the end-to-end architecture and key technical decisions across the platform and its supporting systems, from ingestion through distribution.
    • Set and evolve engineering standards for platform infrastructure, data modeling, testing, observability, and lineage.
    • Mentors senior and staff engineers through design leadership, code reviews, and hands-on technical guidance.
    • Collaborate with architects, security engineers, control functions, the Chief Data Office, and other stakeholders to improve compliance, security posture, and reliability.
    • Work with product owners and internal customers to translate product vision and demand into platform capabilities.

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    Our expectations of you

    Education

    • 12+ years in platform engineering, ideally on enterprise data platforms; a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or similar is a plus.

    Qualifications

    • Deep expertise in modern data platforms, preferably Snowflake and its ecosystem as well as complex data modernization projects.
    • Proven ability to lead technical decisions across complex enterprises and influence without formal authority.
    • Strong understanding of data governance and IT compliance in regulated environments.
    • Excellent track record of leading, mentoring and transforming engineering teams.
    • Strong programming skills.
    • Strong problem-solving, strategic thinking, and attention to detail.
    • Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

    Experience

    • Extensive experience running production data platforms and cloud infrastructure at enterprise scale.

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    What we offer

    • At DWS, you'll have access to a range of benefits which you can choose from to create a personalised plan unique to your lifestyle.
    • Whether you're interested in healthcare, company perks or are thinking about your retirement plan, there's something for everyone.
    • DWS's current Hybrid Working model is designed to find the balance between in-person collaboration & engagement in the office, which is core to our working culture, whilst still remaining focused on supporting our employees with flexibility.
    • We are committed to support flexible and hybrid working agreements across the globe.

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    Benefits

    Health, Fitness & Fun

    Work-Life-Integration

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    Job Locations

    • Location Berlin

      Germany

    This is your employer

    Deutsche Bank AG

    Deutsche Bank AG

    At Deutsche Bank, we see ourselves as a progressive technology company that can gain new market share through innovative ideas. We're investing significant resources into digital transformation so that our customers can have faster, more flexible access to us through all channels. And by leveraging data, we can automate processes and make the bank more efficient and easier to manage.

    Description

  • Company Size
    250+ Employees
  • Company Type
    Established Company
  • Working Model
    Hybrid, Onsite
  • Industry
    Banking, Finance, Insurance
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    Principal Engineer - Data Platforms

    Location
    Berlin
    Working Model
    Hybrid, Onsite
    Diversity
    Open for all genders
    English Only
    English only required

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