[Hiring] Principal Data Platform Engineer @RWS Group

Role Description

As a Principal Data Platform Engineer at RWS, you will be the most senior technical authority on our data platform. You will architect and implement a scalable Google Cloud Platform (GCP) data platform, setting the engineering standards, patterns and guardrails that the wider Data Engineering team builds on. This is a hands-on role: you will write the Terraform, the pipelines and the automation that make the platform repeatable, secure and cost-effective at scale.

You'll own the platform end to end - from infrastructure as code and CI/CD through to the data pipelines running on top of it - and you'll push the boundaries of how we deliver, including leveraging AI agents to scale up pipeline delivery. Your work will directly enable our Analytics and AI teams to build the future of global language services. If you enjoy designing systems that other engineers depend on, you'll find a home here.

Qualifications

• Expert-level Terraform, with GitHub Actions or similar for automated build and deployment.
• Deep, predominantly GCP experience - BigQuery, Dataflow, Dataform, Cloud Composer and Pub/Sub.
• Strong working knowledge of IAM, RBAC, VPC design and firewall configuration.
• Strong programming skills in Python, and experience with Java or Scala.
• Solid ELT/ETL design experience and hands-on work with Apache Spark.

Requirements

• Architect the GCP Data Platform: Design and implement a scalable, secure GCP data platform that serves as the foundation for analytics and AI across RWS.
• Build Infrastructure as Code: Create a reusable, modular Terraform codebase for fast and repeatable provisioning of new environments and data products.
• Automate Delivery: Implement CI/CD pipelines for automated, controlled and auditable deployments of both infrastructure and data code.
• Engineer Data Pipelines: Design and build pipelines using native GCP services including BigQuery, Dataflow, Dataform, Cloud Composer and Knowledge Catalog.
• Scale Delivery with AI: Leverage AI agents and automation to accelerate pipeline delivery and raise the throughput of the wider engineering team.

Benefits

• Inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity.
• Opportunities for individual growth and career advancement.
• Commitment to equal employment opportunity and a harassment-free workplace.

Company Description

Product & Technology plays a pivotal role in aligning the organization with its strategic objectives and enhancing shareholder value. We are responsible for establishing unified standards and governance practices throughout the company, overseeing the development and maintenance of core applications essential for seamless operations.

• Support services to over 7500 end users worldwide.
• Management of information security operations and safeguarding assets.
• Core functions include Enterprise & Technical Architecture, Network & Voice, Infrastructure, Service Delivery, Service Operations, Data & Analytics, Security & Quality Compliance, Transformation, Application Development, and Enterprise Platforms.
• A dedicated team of over 500 staff ensures a strong presence across all regions.