Principal Data Engineer - Remote

Overview

The Nuclear Company is a cutting-edge tech startup rapidly transforming the nuclear energy sector through innovation, digitalization, and a commitment to safe, sustainable power. We are seeking an exceptional and visionary Principal Data Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of our foundational data infrastructure.

In Short

• Lead the design and implementation of our end-to-end data architecture.
• Define data governance strategies to ensure data quality and compliance.
• Design, build, and optimize scalable ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Oversee the management of our cloud-based data platforms.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in data engineering.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights.
• Implement data security protocols for sensitive data.
• Champion data best practices and scalable engineering principles.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex data-related issues.
• Ensure data systems support auditability and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in data engineering.
• Proven experience in a lead or principal data engineering role.
• Expertise in cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proficiency in big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Kafka).
• Strong programming skills in Python, Scala, or Java.
• Expertise in SQL and experience with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with data governance and quality management.
• Understanding of data security best practices.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages.
• 401k with company match.
• Medical, dental, vision plans.
• Generous vacation policy, plus holidays.
• Annual company retreats.