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Macy's

Principal, Engineer - Data Engineering

Johns Creek, GA

$180K - $300K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Principal, Engineer demonstrates strong proficiency in Java, Python, data structures, and algorithms, actively participating in hands-on development tasks. Experience in packaged software design ...

Macy's

Principal, Engineer - Data Engineering

Johns Creek, GA · On-site

$180K - $300K/yr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Principal, Engineer demonstrates strong proficiency in Java, Python, data structures, and algorithms, actively participating in hands-on development tasks. Experience in packaged software design ...

Elevance Health

Senior Data Engineer

Atlanta, GA · Hybrid

$101K - $138K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Senior Data Engineer Senior Data Engineer Hybrid 1: This role requires associates to be in-office1 ... principals, secrets, and environment-specific configuration. * Provide trouble resolution on ...

Unum UK

Sr. Data Engineer - CX Analytics

Atlanta, GA · Remote

$110K - $132K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Principal Duties and Responsibilities * Employ a variety of languages and tools to lead the ... Core Data Engineer Capabilities: Deep expertise in at least two of the following, with basic ...

Mondo

Principal Engineer, SFMC

Atlanta, GA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Principal Engineer - Marketing Orchestration/Automation Location-Type: Hybrid, 4 days/week in ... Establish and maintain best practices for data hygiene, synchronization, and governance across ...

Macy's

Principal, Engineer - MarTech

Johns Creek, GA

$180K - $300K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Principal, Engineer demonstrates strong proficiency in Java, Python, data structures, and algorithms, actively participating in hands-on development tasks. Experience in packaged software design ...

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How much do principal data engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for principal data engineer in Georgia is $124,310.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,100.00 and $146,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a principal data engineer?

A Principal Data Engineer is a senior-level technical role responsible for designing, building, and maintaining large-scale data infrastructure. They lead data engineering teams, establish best practices, and ensure efficient data pipelines to support analytics and machine learning. This role involves working with cloud platforms, big data technologies, and distributed systems to optimize data processing. Principal Data Engineers collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to drive data-driven decision-making. Their work is critical in enabling organizations to leverage data effectively for insights and innovation.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a principal data engineer?

As a Principal Data Engineer, your day-to-day responsibilities generally include designing and optimizing large-scale data pipelines, developing architectural strategies, and overseeing the implementation of robust data solutions. You'll collaborate closely with data scientists, analysts, and software engineers to ensure the organization's data infrastructure is efficient, scalable, and secure. You may also mentor junior team members, review code, and set data engineering best practices. This role frequently requires balancing hands-on technical work with strategic planning and stakeholder communication to align data initiatives with business goals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a principal data engineer?

To thrive as a Principal Data Engineer, you need a deep understanding of data architecture, data modeling, ETL development, and distributed computing, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Proficiency with technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, Python, SQL, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), as well as certifications in relevant tools or data engineering, is highly valuable. Strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and effective cross-functional communication are essential soft skills for this role. These combined abilities enable Principal Data Engineers to design scalable data solutions, drive engineering best practices, and lead complex projects to successful completion.

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Principal - Data Analytics - Solution Architect(Business Consulting)

Infosys

Atlanta, GA • On-site

$154K - $193K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Infosys rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 62 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

152nd of 224 rated it services

Job description


Job Description: Principal, Business Consulting -Solution Architect
The vision of the Data &Analytics team is to help our clients become Data/Analytics/Insights driven. Principal is a key member of the team expected to help deliver the vision. You will define, prioritize and manage data product roadmaps while providing technical leadership and solution architecture guidance. We are seeking experienced Management Consultants with a background in Solution Architecture to join us.
Role and Responsibilities
  • Primary responsibility is to deliver client programs related to helping the clients become Data/Analytics/Insights driven.
  • Define and manage the roadmap for data products, analytics platforms and data services
  • Translate business requirements into technical specifications, data models, and solution designs.
  • Prioritize features and improvements to maximize business impact while balancing technical feasibility.
  • Create overall solution for cloud-based end-to-end data analytics platform. It will include providing current state data ecosystem assessments, future state architecture definitions, drive tools and capability evaluations for the client, data modernization implementations etc.
  • Ensure best practices in data governance, data quality, scalability and security are followed.
  • Be an expert in your respective domain and contribute to advancing Infosys Consulting's thought leadership in the industry.
  • Lead workshops, requirements gathering sessions and executive presentations.
  • Lead and manage a team of consultants for client deliverables.
  • Continuously evaluate emerging data technologies and recommend innovative solutions.
  • Work effectively with Client and Infosys teams

Practice Development
  • Help with recruitment, training and retention
  • Create Proposals for sales pursuits with low level of supervision.

Background experience needed:
  • Experience working across multiple industries: Banking, Insurance, Financial services, Retail, Manufacturing etc.)
  • Experience defining data product roadmaps and managing backlogs
  • Familiarity with Agile/ Scrum delivery frameworks
  • Exposure to key disciplines of Data and Information Management: Governance, Data Quality, Data Architecture, Master Data, Security, Regulatory Compliance, Business Intelligence...
  • A good mix of the following skills:
    • Modern Data Platform/Lakehouse Concepts - Unified Data Architectures, Delta Lake, Apache Hudi or Apache Iceberg...
    • Cloud Data Platforms & Tools: Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Snowflake, Databricks. ., Managed Lakehouse Solutions, ETL/ELT Pipelines, Orchestration...
    • Data Modeling & Governance: Schema Evolution & Metadata Management, Data Cataloging & Lineage, Data Security
    • Programing & Querying: SQL, NoSQL, Python, Distributed Computing...
    • Analytics & BI Integration: Integration with BI Tools, ML..., Data Lakehouses Use Cases Exposure
    • DevOps & Automation: CI/CD Pipelines, Infrastructure as a Code
    • Real-Time & Batch Data Processing
  • Preferable to have TOGAF certification
  • Must possess excellent communication skills, driving design review workshops, design documentation skills in word, PPT and Excel

Required Qualifications:
  • Minimum of bachelor's degree or higher in marketing, economics, mathematics, or related technical specialty.
  • 7+ years of relevant work experience with 3 years of experience in Management Consulting.
  • Ability to travel 4-5 days a week to multiple local, state and national client locations.
  • Candidates authorized to work for any employer in the United States without employer-based visa sponsorship are welcome to apply. Infosys is unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this role at this time.

This job description may not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties and responsibilities that are required of the employee.
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Infosys employee you are also eligible for the following benefits: -
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
  • Long-term/Short-term Disability
  • Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
  • Insurance (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal)
  • 401(k) plan and contributions dependent on salary level
  • Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

EEO/About Us
Infosys Consulting is a next-generation consulting partner that bridges strategy and execution. With an AI-first mindset, deep industry knowledge, and the combined strengths of business and technology consulting, it helps enterprises turn bold vision into tangible outcomes, faster, smarter, and at scale.
Infosys Consulting is helping some of the world's most recognizable brands transform and innovate. Our consultants are industry experts that lead complex change agendas driven by disruptive technology. With offices in 20 countries and backed by the power of the global Infosys brand, our teams help the C-suite navigate today's digital landscape to win market share and create shareholder value for lasting competitive advantage.
Infosys provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

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