DWS – Principal Engineer - Data Platforms (m/f/d)
D.B. Group5 months ago
Berlin, GermanyStaff+
Responsibilities
- Define the long-term technical vision and roadmap for the data platform with technology and architecture leadership.
- Own end-to-end architecture and key technical decisions across platform systems, from data ingestion through distribution.
- Set and evolve engineering standards for platform infrastructure, data modeling, testing, observability, and data lineage.
- Mentor senior and staff engineers through design leadership, code reviews, and hands-on technical guidance.
- Collaborate with architects, security engineers, control functions, the Chief Data Office, and other stakeholders to improve compliance, security posture, and reliability.
- Translate product vision and internal customer demand into data platform capabilities with product owners.
Requirements
- 12+ years of experience in platform engineering, ideally involving enterprise data platforms.
- A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, or a similar field is a plus.
- Deep expertise in modern data platforms, preferably Snowflake and its ecosystem, and complex data modernization projects.
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical decisions across complex enterprises and influence without formal authority.
- Extensive experience running production data platforms and cloud infrastructure at enterprise scale.
- Strong understanding of data governance and IT compliance in regulated environments.
- A strong track record of leading, mentoring, and transforming engineering teams.
- Strong programming skills, problem-solving ability, strategic thinking, and attention to detail.
- Fluent written and spoken English.
Benefits
- Physical and mental health benefits, including statutory health insurance, sickness benefit allowance, and employee support helplines.
- Family-friendly benefits including generous parental leave and childcare support, including access to DWS’s own kindergarten service.
- A selection of pension plans, Personal Budget Accounts, sabbatical or early-retirement options, and capital-forming benefits.
- Opportunities to support climate change and social justice initiatives through donations and corporate volunteering.
- Hybrid working with the office/home split discussed based on location and role.
- Interview adjustments and assistance are available for disabilities or long-term health conditions.
- Posting period runs from 19.3.2026 until further notice.
Tech Stack
Snowflake
Categories
Data Engineering
About D.B. Group
D.B. Group is an Italian freight forwarder and logistics provider offering air, ocean, road, and rail transport, customs brokerage, and supply chain management for global shippers. Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Montebelluna, Veneto, it is privately held and operates through 79 subsidiaries with a worldwide partner network. The company delivers end-to-end forwarding and integrated logistics services, from consolidation and warehousing to door-to-door deliveries and trade compliance.