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Principal Data Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$120 - $160/hr

As we continue building on our modern data platform, you'll make strategic recommendations and ... As a Principal Data Engineer, you have a mandate to design and implement enterprise‑grade data ...

As we continue building on our modern data platform, you'll make strategic recommendations and ... As a Principal Data Engineer, you have a mandate to design and implement enterprise-grade data ...

As we continue building on our modern data platform, you'll make strategic recommendations and ... As a Principal Data Engineer, you have a mandate to design and implement enterprise-grade data ...

Principal Data Engineer

Houston, TX · On-site

$106K - $127K/yr

Principal Data Engineer Location: Houston, TX - 4 days/week onsite Duration: Full time / Direct ... platforms. This position demands a blend of cloud data engineering, systems engineering, data ...

Principal Data Engineer - Graph Data Engineering Neo4j Role Summary As Principal Data Engineer, you ... Design and implement knowledge graphs and connected data platforms that unify disparate data ...

Description Principal Data Engineer - Graph Data Engineering Neo4j Role Summary As Principal Data ... Design and implement knowledge graphs and connected data platforms that unify disparate data ...

Description Principal Data Engineer - Graph Data Engineering Neo4j Role Summary As Principal Data ... Design and implement knowledge graphs and connected data platforms that unify disparate data ...

AWS Data Platform Engineer

Dallas, TX · On-site

$113K - $136K/yr

Hi We are seeking an experienced AWS Data Platform Engineer to design, build, and operate enterprise-grade data pipelines across both on-premises and AWS cloud environments. This role will be ...

... data platform engineering. * 10+ years strong expertise in AWS cloud services and platform ... Principals only. EOE. Information on Interviews: LPL will only communicate with a job applicant ...

We are looking for a Principal Data Architect to join our IT Team. This individual will report into ... A minimum of 7 years of experience in Data Engineering, Analytics Engineering, or Data Platform ...

Senior Data Platform Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$105K - $143K/yr

Benefits: * 401(k) Senior Data Platform Engineer Onsite Austin, TX We are hiring a Senior Data Platform Engineer for an onsite role in Austin, TX This role requires strong hands-on experience ...

Sr. Data Platform Engineer

Addison, TX · On-site

$135 - $145/hr

POSITION OVERVIEW The Senior Data Platform Engineer will build, operate, and secure a modern Snowflake data platform using a medallion architecture. Working closely with the Data Architect, this ...

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What is the difference between Principal Data Platform Engineer vs Data Engineer?

AspectPrincipal Data Platform EngineerData Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's/Master's in CS, Data Science, or related; often with certifications in cloud platformsBachelor's in CS, Data Science, or related; certifications are common but not mandatory
Work EnvironmentDesigns and oversees data platform architecture, leads technical strategyBuilds, maintains, and optimizes data pipelines and databases
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in large tech, finance, and enterprise companies focusing on scalable data solutionsCommon across industries for data processing and analytics tasks

The Principal Data Platform Engineer focuses on designing and leading the development of data platforms, ensuring scalability and performance. In contrast, Data Engineers primarily build and maintain data pipelines and infrastructure. Both roles require strong technical skills, but the Principal role involves strategic oversight and architecture leadership.

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Principal Data & IT Platform Engineer (Houston or Dallas, TX)

Houston, TX • On-site


Occidental Petroleum Corporation
10K+ employees

8.9

Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

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5th of 87 rated oil and gas companies

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$180 - $240/hr

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Job description

At OxyChem, our chemistry makes modern life possible, and it is our people who make the difference. We are a safety-first, purpose-driven team committed to innovation, environmental responsibility, and doing things the right way. If you are ready to contribute, elevate your skills, and take ownership of your career, OxyChem offers the opportunity to make a difference every day. OxyChem, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading producer of essential chemistry with operations in the U.S., Canada and Latin America. OxyChem's products play an essential role in everyday life, supporting critical applications in water treatment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, personal hygiene, and residential and commercial construction. OxyChem actively participates in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Voluntary Protection Program, underscoring our commitment to safety. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, OxyChem is a top three U.S. manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride, chlor-alkali and chlorinated organic chemicals, and calcium chloride. Visit oxychem.com for more information. In a fast-paced industry that demands precision, we create a supportive workplace where the safety and well-being of our employees are paramount. We are committed to rewarding top performers, offering very competitive pay and benefits, and providing tremendous career development opportunities.

We are seeking a Principal Data & AI Platform Engineer to define and lead the vision for our enterprise data and analytics ecosystem. In this senior, hands-on role, you will design and build a modern, Azure and SAP-based data platform-anchored on Microsoft Fabric, OneLake and SAP BDC that delivers centralized, scalable, and governed capabilities for analytics, reporting, and AI across the organization. You will own the technology roadmap and architectural standards, design the integration and infrastructure-as-code frameworks that other engineers build upon, and partner closely with business and technical stakeholders to translate strategy into trusted, production-grade solutions. The ideal candidate pairs deep, current technical mastery with the judgment to set direction and hands on engineering to ensure the platform is secure, cost-effective, and aligned to long-term business goals.

Responsibilities
  • Define the technology vision, roadmap, and architectural standards for the enterprise data and analytics platform, ensuring tight alignment with business goals and establishing the patterns other engineers build upon.
  • Design and lead the build of a modern, Azure/SAP-based data platform leveraging Microsoft Fabric (OneLake, Data Factory, Warehouse) and SAP BDC, integration patterns, setting the foundation for enterprise-wide analytics and reporting at scale.
  • Own the design and deployment of dimensional and semantic data models and curated datasets that deliver performant, governed, self-service reporting - establishing modeling standards adopted across the organization.
  • Establish enterprise data governance - data quality, security, lineage, and compliance controls across the platform - to guarantee trusted, audit-ready analytics.
  • Determine Azure and SAP cohesion/coexistence to determine right fit per use case
  • Design and lead the build of Fabric data pipelines for batch, CDC, and incremental ingestion, architecting reusable patterns for transforming on-premises relational data into the cloud platform.
  • Architect integration frameworks and ingestion patterns for time-series, PI historian, SAP Business Data Cloud (BDC)/Datasphere/CPI,
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