Principal Data Engineer (m/f/d)

thoughtworks · Cologne

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Company
thoughtworks
Location
Cologne
Posted
August 4, 2026

About this job

Principal data engineers at Thoughtworks are strategic leaders who spearhead data engineering initiatives, tackle complex business challenges and uncover transformative insights. They possess a deep understanding of a client's business ecosystem and partner with executives to align technology strategies with business objectives. By contextualizing emerging trends and Thoughtworks' exploration, they expand the impact of data engineering within the client organization. They draw upon their profound expertise in developing modern data architectures and infrastructure for the management of data applications. Effective collaboration is paramount, as they adeptly convey their discoveries to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. They stay abreast of industry advancements, ensure data qua…

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Engineer salaries in Germany

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€67,000
€50,500Typical range€82,500

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