Mid Level Senior Principal Data Engineer Jobs
Mid level senior principal data engineer jobs go to engineers ready to own complex data pipelines end to end, mentor junior teammates, and drive architectural decisions without constant oversight. Openings are spread across on-site, remote, and hybrid settings in Technology & Software, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Insurance, with employers like Northrop Grumman, AIG, and Raytheon hiring at this level now.
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Your Impact
Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.
Job Description
YOUR IMPACT
Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of War’s mission to keep our country safe and secure.
OUR COMPANY
Iron EagleX (IEX), a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), delivers agile IT and Intelligence solutions. Combining small-team flexibility with global scale, IEX leverages emerging technologies to provide innovative, user-focused solutions that empower organizations and end users to operate smarter, faster, and more securely in dynamic environments.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Iron EagleX is looking for a Data Engineer Sr. Principal to support the USASOC OTA Program who knows how hardware and software components fit together and integrate with cloud-based resources, to help us modernize a DoW client's data architecture. We are seeking an engineer who is comfortable stepping outside of their comfort zone and learning new technologies to propel our command into the future.
This is a hybrid position, 50% remote and 50% onsite, in and around Fort Bragg, NC.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Senior Principal Data Engineer, you will design and deliver advanced data solutions that directly enhance warfighter readiness and decision-making. In this role, you will also provide technical leadership and mentorship to a growing, dynamic engineering team, working in close partnership with a government Project Manager to ensure mission-focused, high-impact outcomes.
JOB DUTIES (INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO)
- Leverage expertise in cloud-based data architectures to support mission-critical operations.
- Recommend tools and capabilities based on your research of the current environment and knowledge of various on-premises, cloud based, and hybrid resources.
- Work with the client's migration teams to implement strategy and architecture design.
- Function as Team Lead for a small but growing team developing technical deliverables utilizing live data to create dynamic, visual dashboards based on customer direction. Work with government PM to establish sprint cadence and update status dashboards.
- This is a hybrid position, 50% remote and 50% onsite at customer location/s on or around Fort Bragg, NC.
- Quarterly travel.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- SQL Database experience
- S3/Block Storage integration
- Python scripting
- 3-5 years of experience with non-proprietary big data technologies (Presto, Hive, Spark, Flink, etc) - Presto/Trino is preferred.
- 3-5 years of experience with demonstrated strength in data lake/warehouse technical architecture, infrastructure components, and ETL/ELT pipelines
- 3-5 years of experience with workflow management engines (i.e. Airflow, AWS Step Functions, Prefect)
- Experience understanding requirements, analyzing data, discovering opportunities, addressing gaps and communicating them to multiple individuals and stakeholders.
- 3-5 years of experience in software development, infrastructure, or Cloud operations role
- Experience with multiple operating systems, including LINUX, UNIX, and Windows-based operation systems
- Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure
- Experience with deploying containerized microservices in Kubernetes infrastructure
- 10+ years’ experience required
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
DESIRED SKILLS:
- Experience with applying DoW security technical implementation guides (STIGs) and automating that process
- Experience working in defense or intelligence community cloud environments is a plus
- PowerBI Ecosystem (primarily concerned with establishing & maintaining DataFlows)
- Experience with optimizing cloud environments, including leveraging native cloud capabilities, right-sizing servers, expanding storage, and tracking cost efficiencies at the microservice level
- Experience with configuring and aggregating logs for data analysis using Splunk or ELK solutions
- Experience managing data pipelines between networks and TAK infrastructure
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
- Clearance: Current DoW Secret Clearance is required
- Experience: 10 years of related experience
- Education: Master’s degree in computer science or related field
- Role requirements: Hybrid work environment with 2-3 days on site at Fort Bragg and 2-3 days’ remote.
- Due to US Government Contract Requirements, only US Citizens are eligible for this role
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
- Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
- Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
- Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay and paid time off
- Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results. #iexjobs
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
#iexjobsWork Requirements
- may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
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Your Impact
Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.
Job Description
YOUR IMPACT
Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of War’s mission to keep our country safe and secure.
OUR COMPANY
Iron EagleX (IEX), a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), delivers agile IT and Intelligence solutions. Combining small-team flexibility with global scale, IEX leverages emerging technologies to provide innovative, user-focused solutions that empower organizations and end users to operate smarter, faster, and more securely in dynamic environments.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Iron EagleX is looking for a Data Engineer Sr. Principal to support the USASOC OTA Program who knows how hardware and software components fit together and integrate with cloud-based resources, to help us modernize a DoW client's data architecture. We are seeking an engineer who is comfortable stepping outside of their comfort zone and learning new technologies to propel our command into the future.
This is a hybrid position, 50% remote and 50% onsite, in and around Fort Bragg, NC.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Senior Principal Data Engineer, you will design and deliver advanced data solutions that directly enhance warfighter readiness and decision-making. In this role, you will also provide technical leadership and mentorship to a growing, dynamic engineering team, working in close partnership with a government Project Manager to ensure mission-focused, high-impact outcomes.
JOB DUTIES (INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO)
- Leverage expertise in cloud-based data architectures to support mission-critical operations.
- Recommend tools and capabilities based on your research of the current environment and knowledge of various on-premises, cloud based, and hybrid resources.
- Work with the client's migration teams to implement strategy and architecture design.
- Function as Team Lead for a small but growing team developing technical deliverables utilizing live data to create dynamic, visual dashboards based on customer direction. Work with government PM to establish sprint cadence and update status dashboards.
- This is a hybrid position, 50% remote and 50% onsite at customer location/s on or around Fort Bragg, NC.
- Quarterly travel.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- SQL Database experience
- S3/Block Storage integration
- Python scripting
- 3-5 years of experience with non-proprietary big data technologies (Presto, Hive, Spark, Flink, etc) - Presto/Trino is preferred.
- 3-5 years of experience with demonstrated strength in data lake/warehouse technical architecture, infrastructure components, and ETL/ELT pipelines
- 3-5 years of experience with workflow management engines (i.e. Airflow, AWS Step Functions, Prefect)
- Experience understanding requirements, analyzing data, discovering opportunities, addressing gaps and communicating them to multiple individuals and stakeholders.
- 3-5 years of experience in software development, infrastructure, or Cloud operations role
- Experience with multiple operating systems, including LINUX, UNIX, and Windows-based operation systems
- Experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure
- Experience with deploying containerized microservices in Kubernetes infrastructure
- 10+ years’ experience required
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
DESIRED SKILLS:
- Experience with applying DoW security technical implementation guides (STIGs) and automating that process
- Experience working in defense or intelligence community cloud environments is a plus
- PowerBI Ecosystem (primarily concerned with establishing & maintaining DataFlows)
- Experience with optimizing cloud environments, including leveraging native cloud capabilities, right-sizing servers, expanding storage, and tracking cost efficiencies at the microservice level
- Experience with configuring and aggregating logs for data analysis using Splunk or ELK solutions
- Experience managing data pipelines between networks and TAK infrastructure
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
- Clearance: Current DoW Secret Clearance is required
- Experience: 10 years of related experience
- Education: Master’s degree in computer science or related field
- Role requirements: Hybrid work environment with 2-3 days on site at Fort Bragg and 2-3 days’ remote.
- Due to US Government Contract Requirements, only US Citizens are eligible for this role
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
- Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
- Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
- Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, competitive pay and paid time off
- Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results. #iexjobs
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
#iexjobsWork Requirements
- may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
Salary and Benefit Information
View information about benefits and our total rewards program.
Our Identity Verification Process
About Our Work
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- Northrop Grumman4
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- Raytheon1
- Cognizant1
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- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals2
- Insurance1
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Mid Level Senior Principal Data Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level senior principal data engineer job?
Position yourself as an engineer who owns outcomes, not just tasks. Highlight projects where you designed or scaled a data system, made technical decisions independently, and delivered measurable results. Tailor your resume to show depth in a core stack, such as cloud data platforms, pipeline orchestration, or distributed processing, and emphasize any mentorship or cross-functional collaboration you have led.
Which companies hire mid level senior principal data engineers?
Companies hiring mid level senior principal data engineers right now include Northrop Grumman, AIG, and Raytheon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Hiring at this level covers large enterprises building internal data platforms and growth-stage companies scaling their analytics infrastructure for the first time.
Are there remote mid level senior principal data engineer jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid options are widely available at this level. About 25% of mid level senior principal data engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting strong employer demand for experienced engineers who can work independently and communicate technical decisions clearly across distributed teams.
How do I move up to a mid level senior principal data engineer role?
The path from entry level to mid level is built through progressively owning larger scopes of work. Focus on moving from executing assigned tasks to designing solutions, taking responsibility for data reliability, and contributing to architecture decisions. Demonstrating measurable impact, like reducing pipeline latency or improving data quality at scale, signals readiness for mid level responsibility to hiring managers.
Which industries hire the most mid level senior principal data engineers?
Mid Level senior principal data engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors generate large, complex data at scale and rely on mid level engineers to build and maintain the infrastructure that turns that data into reliable, actionable outputs.