Job DescriptionProvidence is seeking a highly experienced Principal Data Engineer to lead the evolution of the organization's enterprise data platform strategy, architecture, governance framework, and modernization initiatives. This role will serve as the technical leader responsible for defining data standards, driving Snowflake platform maturity, establishing governance and metadata practices, and completing the migration of legacy data assets into a scalable, governed, and reusable enterprise data ecosystem. The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strategic leadership to create the architectural foundations, engineering standards, and operating model required to support the next generation of enterprise analytics, reporting, AI, and data products.
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or, equivalent educ/experience
- 8 years Related experience; software development preferred with increasing scope and responsibilities.
- Extensive experience with object-oriented programming in C#, Java, Python or equivalent.
- Experience with source code control systems such as Git and how to successfully use them in across multiple teams.
- Extensive SQL integration development experience with SQL/noSQL.
- Extensive experience with Agile software development methodologies and tools such as Azure DevOps, TFS, and Jira.
- Proven track record of working both independently and collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplined team.
- Extensive experience with Azure/AWS/hybrid and other cloud technologies.
- Experience designing and successfully implementing a highly complex project.
Preferred Qualifications:- 1. Enterprise Data Architecture
Design enterprise data models and platform standards. - 2. Data Governance & Metadata Management
Define ownership, lineage, metadata, and data quality standards. - 3. Legacy Migration & Data Refactoring
Lead database migrations, consolidation efforts, and data modernization programs. - 4. Snowflake Platform Expertise
Design and optimize secure, scalable, and cost-effective Snowflake solutions. - 5. Data Integration & Ingestion Architecture
Design ingestion patterns for APIs, SaaS platforms, CDC, batch, and event-driven sources. - 6. DataOps Standards & Technical Leadership
Establish CI/CD, deployment standards, repository governance, and engineering best practices.
Salary Range by Location: - AK: Anchorage: Min: $68.33, Max: $116.36
- AK: Kodiak, Seward, Valdez: Min: $71.23, Max: $121.29
- California: Humboldt: Min: $71.23, Max: $121.29
- California: Northern California - Except Humboldt: Min: $79.92, Max: $136.08
- California: Southern California: Min: $71.23, Max: $121.29
- Montana: Except Great Falls: Min: $55.01, Max: $93.68
- Montana: Great Falls: Min: $52.12, Max: $88.75
- Oregon: Non-Portland Service Area: Min: $63.70, Max: $108.47
- Oregon: Portland Service Area: Min: $68.33, Max: $116.36
- Texas - Lubbock, Levelland, Plainview: Min: Min: $52.12, Max: $88.75
- Washington: Western: Min: $71.23, Max: $121.29
- Washington: Southwest - Olympia, Centralia: Min: $68.33, Max: $116.36
- Washington: Clark County: Min: $68.33, Max: $116.36
- Washington: Eastern: Min: $60.81, Max: $103.54
- Washington: Southeastern: Min: $63.70, Max: $108.47
Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
About the TeamProvidence Shared Services is a service line within Providence that provides a variety of functional and system support services for our family of organizations across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. We are focused on supporting our Mission by delivering a robust foundation of services and sharing of specialized expertise.
