Principal Data Engineer
Principal Data Engineer*** Please note, this role is not open to third party candidates or agencies and does not provide sponsorship opportunities now or in the future.This opportunity is structured as a contract-to-hire engagement with the intent for the consultant to transition into a full-time role and relocate to the client site within the next 12 months. The client is utilizing a contract engagement model to support an accelerated onboarding timeline and faster hiring process.Capstone IT is seeking a Principal Data Engineer to lead enterprise-scale data engineering initiatives supporting eCommerce, customer analytics, and marketing intelligence platforms. This role will be responsible for designing, optimizing, and delivering modern cloud-based data solutions leveraging Snowflake, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), BigQuery, and real-time streaming technologies.The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with business acumen and can partner effectively with marketing, analytics, product, and executive leadership teams to deliver scalable, data-driven solutions. This individual will play a key role in modernizing enterprise analytics capabilities and supporting omnichannel customer intelligence initiatives.Key ResponsibilitiesLead enterprise data engineering initiatives across eCommerce, customer analytics, and omnichannel data environmentsDesign, develop, and optimize scalable ELT/ETL pipelines supporting enterprise analytics and reportingBuild and maintain high-performance Snowflake and BigQuery data architecturesDevelop and support real-time and batch data processing solutions using cloud-native technologies and streaming platformsPartner with Product Owners, Business Analysts, marketing teams, and executive leadership to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutionsDeliver actionable analytics, dashboards, and executive-level reporting insightsEnsure data quality through governance, cleansing, transformation, integration, and validation processesDrive architectural decisions related to enterprise data platforms, cloud modernization, and streaming ecosystemsSupport BI and analytics environments utilizing tools such as Domo, Sigma, Tableau, and related visualization technologiesManage offshore engineering resources and vendor relationships, including deliverables, budgeting, performance management, and capacity planningSupport customer behavior analytics, digital interaction analysis, and marketing attribution initiativesRequired SkillsSnowflakeGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP)BigQueryELT/ETL Pipeline DevelopmentKafka and/or NiFiCloud Data ArchitectureSQL & Data ModelingReal-Time Data StreamingBusiness Intelligence & Reporting ToolsExecutive Stakeholder CommunicationRequired Qualifications15+ years of experience in data engineering, enterprise data platforms, and large-scale pipeline developmentHands-on expertise with Snowflake, GCP, and BigQueryStrong experience designing and supporting modern cloud-native data architectures and ELT/ETL frameworksExperience with real-time streaming technologies such as Kafka, NiFi, or similar platformsProven ability to deliver executive-level reporting and data-driven insights to business and marketing stakeholdersExperience leading offshore teams and/or managing global vendor relationshipsBackground supporting retail or eCommerce environmentsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related fieldPreferred QualificationsExperience with BI and visualization tools including Domo, Sigma, Tableau, or similar platformsExperience supporting customer data platforms (CDP) and omnichannel analytics initiativesStrong understanding of Google Analytics, customer analytics, and marketing attribution data modelsExperience with advanced cloud-native data services and enterprise streaming ecosystemsWhy JoinOpportunity to lead enterprise-scale modernization and analytics initiativesHigh-visibility role partnering with executive leadership and marketing teamsModern cloud and data technology environmentLong-term contract-to-hire opportunity with strong growth potentialFeatured BenefitsMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceCompany Matching 401(k)Paid Relocation AssistanceCapstone Consulting is an EEO employer.Capstone website: http://www.capstonec.com/Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapstoneITStaffingSolutions/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/capstone__IT/Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/capstone-consulting/