Principal Engineer; Db Integration

Overview

Principal Engineer (Hybrid Database Integration) - 6 months+ - Hybrid/Sheffield - Umbrella £550/£570

Are you a tech leader with deep expertise in databases and hybrid integration? We're looking for a Principal Engineer to join our client's Global Database Platform team. This is your chance as a contractor to influence technology strategy, drive engineering excellence, and shape next-generation services in a highly regulated environment.

• Lead, advise, and challenge teams on database architecture, hybrid integration, and cloud-native solutions.
• Drive adoption of Dev Ops best practices
  , from CI/CD to containerization and Kubernetes.
• Influence decisions using data-driven insights
  , ensuring services are resilient, secure, and highly available.
• Mentor and develop talented engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Collaborate across functions to design and deliver cutting-edge products and services.

• 5+ years Principal/Senior Engineering position
• SME in Hybrid Integration - Middleware, containerization, internal cloud, and streaming solutions (Kafka experience is ideal).
• Gravitas to lead and influence technical decisions at senior levels.
• Strong database expertise combined with solid engineering skills.
• Experience operating in highly regulated environments.
• Passion for innovation, quality, and scalable architecture.

• 2 years worth of work
• Make a real impact at a global scale.
• Work with cutting-edge technology and high-performing teams.
• Flexible contracting arrangement.
• Opportunity to shape the future of database platforms and hybrid solutions.

If you're ready to step into a contract role where your expertise is valued, your leadership shapes strategy, and your decisions drive real impact, we want to hear from you.

Interviews ASAP, start February/beginning of March 2026.