Principal Data Engineer

AT&T

Principal Data Engineer at AT&T, crafting advanced data pipelines and integration solutions for critical business insights. Lead innovation and drive technical direction with ownership and autonomy.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeAlpharetta • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $158,200 - $237,400 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudETLPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the end-to-end architecture and delivery of advanced data pipelines and integration solutions.
Design, build, and maintain robust data architectures and pipelines using modern ETL/ELT tools and cloud platforms.
Develop automated processes to extract, transform, and load data from diverse operational sources.
Collaborate with business stakeholders and analysts to translate operational needs into effective, scalable data solutions.
Guide data engineering best practices and work closely with cross-functional teams.
Monitor and optimize pipeline performance, resolve data quality issues, and ensure high availability of data assets.
Maintain thorough documentation of data flows and ensure data security and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in Computer Science preferred.
7+ years of experience in data engineering, data architecture, or related roles.
Experience with cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS, Snowflake), SQL, Python, and ETL tools strongly desired.
Relevant certifications a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond state and local law requirements may be available but is unprotected
Adoption Reimbursement
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Extensive employee wellness programs
Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone.

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Hard Skills & Tools

data engineeringdata architectureETLELTSQLPythondata pipelinesdata integrationautomated processesdata quality

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingguidancedocumentation

Certifications

relevant certifications