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Principal Data Engineer (m/f/d)

Thoughtworks · Amsterdam, Netherlands

Posted 29 days ago

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This role has been open
29 days
Thoughtworks's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Thoughtworks's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Thoughtworks
high
18 stale, 11 reposted of 35 open
Hiring momentum
115 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Thoughtworks's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Thoughtworks.

About this role

As a Principal Data Engineer at Thoughtworks, you will lead data engineering initiatives, collaborating closely with clients and executives to align technology strategies with business goals. Your role involves designing data architectures, developing data processing pipelines, and ensuring data quality and security while mentoring a small, senior team. This client-facing position requires regular travel and a hands-on approach to both coding and leadership.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
4/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Thoughtworks as an employer.

What you need

  • Extensive pre-sales experience and ability to drive complex pursuits
  • Hands-on experience with at least one or two core technologies
  • Experience in system design using Domain-Driven Design
  • Experience creating big-data architecture and operating data pipelines
  • Deep understanding of data modeling and modern data engineering tools
  • Experience building and deploying large-scale data pipelines

What you get

  • Interactive tools and numerous development programs for career growth
  • Supportive culture for employee development

Worth weighing

  • Role requires regular travel to client sites (up to 50%)
  • Hands-on coding expected alongside leadership responsibilities
  • No specific salary or benefits package mentioned

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Listed by Thoughtworks on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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