[Remote] Principal Data Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Genworth is a company dedicated to empowering families in navigating the aging journey with confidence. They are seeking a Principal Data Engineer to lead and mentor data engineering teams, establish best practices, and ensure the delivery of high-quality data products and analytical solutions.ResponsibilitiesLeading 3–4 build teams, providing technical direction, coaching, mentoring, and technical governanceMay directly lead some data engineers for POCs, building coding frameworks that will be shared across teams, and other re-usable data assetsMay perform hands on designing, building, testing, and supporting analytical pipelinesEstablishing and enforcing design, engineering, and coding standards, including code reviewsLeading CI/CD and designing reusable data tests for future releasesExpanding your expertise into AI, ML, Lakebase, and other capabilities available in the DataBricks platform to these features are implemented as neededDriving Spark performance optimization and leading platform cost optimization opportunitiesManaging production monitoring, troubleshooting, and defect resolutionSkills3–5 years of hands-on Databricks experience with other complementary technologies including data governance, reporting and dashboard, and source system technologiesProven experience in a Tech Lead role, including leading developers and distributing/decomposing workStrong communication skills with the ability to mentor, influence, and align cross functional stakeholdersAbility to engage proactively with business leaders to recommend solutions aligned to strategy and support data self-service capabilitiesSolid grounding in general analytics, data warehousing, and modern data engineering practicesExperience working in Agile frameworks and writing high-quality user storiesAbility to navigate ambiguity and provide clarity for your team and partnersAzure and Fabric cloud experienceInsurance industry business process and data knowledgeMedical data experienceFamiliarity with data governance and data quality needs for business consumers and how they integrate with pipeline designBenefitsCompetitive Compensation & Total Rewards IncentivesComprehensive Healthcare CoverageMultiple 401(k) Savings Plan OptionsAuto Enrollment in Employer-Directed Retirement Account Feature (100% employer-funded!)Generous Paid Time Off – Including 12 Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off and Paid Family LeaveDisability, Life, and Long Term Care InsuranceTuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment and Training & Certification SupportWellness support including gym membership reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program resources (work/life support, financial & legal management)Caregiver and Mental Health Support ServicesCompany OverviewGenworth is an insurance company that is dedicated to help people secure their financial lives, families, and futures. It was founded in 2004, and is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.genworth.com.