Principal Engineer -Database Platform

Location: Sheffield, UK (3 Days from office)

Job Type: Contract - Inside IR35

Note: No Sponsorship

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Principal Engineer with strong expertise in database technologies, complemented by solid engineering capabilities. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving technical strategy, architectural decisions, and engineering excellence across database platforms.

The role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to design, build, and scale robust, secure, and highly available database solutions aligned with business and technology objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and maintain long-term strategy for database infrastructure aligned with overall IT and business goals
• Act as a subject matter expert on database technologies, advising senior stakeholders and engineering teams
• Collaborate with product owners, archi...