Principal Data Engineer Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Genesis10 is currently seeking a Principal Data Engineer - Remote for a contract position with a Leading Pharmacy Benefit Manager located in MN. This is a long-term contract opportunity. Compensation: W2: $110.00 – 130.00 per hour IC/C2C: $120.00 – 150.00 per hour Position Overview: Join a highly collaborative engineering team that is building next-generation cloud data platforms while embracing modern AI-assisted development. You'll work alongside exceptionally talented engineers who are solving complex, large-scale data challenges and helping shape the future of data engineering within the organization. We're looking for a technically exceptional engineer who combines deep hands-on expertise with the executive presence to influence technical direction, mentor peers, and build trust across engineering and business teams. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable architecting complex solutions, writing production code, and helping others succeed through thoughtful communication and leadership. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and support scalable cloud-native data platforms and real-time data pipelines Build and maintain ETL/ELT and streaming data pipelines using Apache Beam, Apache Airflow, Google Cloud Dataflow, Google Cloud Composer, Python, Java, and SQL Develop and support enterprise streaming solutions using Apache Kafka Design and optimize cloud-based data storage solutions using Google BigQuery and Google Cloud Storage Ensure technology solutions meet resiliency, scalability, security, operational readiness, and performance requirements Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to 10 junior and mid-level engineers Lead by example through hands-on software development while helping establish engineering standards and best practices Partner closely with Product Owners, Architecture, Infrastructure, and Security teams to design scalable enterprise solutions Own technology roadmaps, production support, monitoring, alerting, platform health, and long-term sustainability Champion Agile software development, DevOps, CI/CD, and modern engineering practices Translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions Participate in technical design discussions, architecture reviews, and code reviews Primary Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience High School Diploma or GED required 8+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Software Engineering, or Application Development Proven experience designing, building, and supporting enterprise cloud data platforms Recent, hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) including Google BigQuery, Google Cloud Storage, Cloud Composer, Dataflow, Dataplex, and Apache Beam Strong programming experience with Python and SQL Java experience preferred but not required Demonstrated interest in and practical use of modern AI-assisted software development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT, Vertex AI, or similar) through professional or personal projects, with a mindset of continuously exploring emerging technologies. Hands-on experience developing orchestration workflows using Apache Airflow and/or Cloud Composer Direct experience building production data pipelines using Apache Kafka (required) Experience with CI/CD, GitHub, and modern DevOps practices Proven ability to mentor engineers, influence technical direction, and lead without direct authority Ability to balance hands-on development with technical leadership responsibilities Experience working in Agile software development environment Desired Skills: Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Statistics, or related field Google Cloud Platform certifications Demonstrated interest in and practical use of modern AI-assisted software development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT, Vertex AI, or similar) through professional or personal projects, with a mindset of continuously exploring emerging technologies. Side projects or professional experience leveraging AI to improve engineering productivity Experience with Google Dataplex and enterprise data governance Experience with Google Looker Studio and/or IBM Cognos Experience working within HIPAA, PCI, or other regulated environments Previous healthcare, PBM, or financial services experience Architecture and technical strategy experience Demonstrated "lead-by-example" leadership style Strong mentoring, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration skills Executive presence with the ability to influence teams through communication, patience, and technical credibility If you meet the qualifications described and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today! About Genesis10: Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals. Benefits of Working with Genesis10: Access to hundreds of clients, most of whom have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years. The opportunity to have a home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years. Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.) Behavioral Health Platform Medical, Dental, Vision Health Savings Account Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident) Voluntary Term Life Insurance 401K Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities) Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF) For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as the Best Company for Work-Life Balance, and as the Best Company for Career Growth, Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit www.genesis10.com Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. #DIG10-MN