Principal Data Engineer
About the job
- At least 9 years of experience in data engineering, including designing and building data pipelines.
- Strong proficiency in data engineering technologies, including extract, transform, and load frameworks, big data processing, and SQL and NoSQL databases.
- Deep understanding of database systems, data modeling, and data warehousing.
- Experience with cloud-based data storage and processing technologies such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Understanding of data privacy and data governance policies.
- Ability to lead and manage projects.
- Experience leading a team of data engineers and managing complex projects.
- Experience with agile software development methodologies.
- Lead the design and development of scalable and reliable data pipelines, including data ingestion, processing, storage, and retrieval.
- Develop data models and schemas to support efficient data storage, retrieval, and analytics, using optimization techniques to enhance query performance and scalability.
- Use big data technologies and frameworks such as Hadoop, Spark, and Hive to process and analyze large volumes of data, enabling advanced analytics and machine learning initiatives.
- Manage and optimize data infrastructure, including cloud-based platforms, containerization technologies, and distributed computing environments.
- Work with Data Science, Analytics, and Product teams to understand their data needs and requirements.
- Develop and implement best practices for data modeling, storage, and retrieval.
- Ensure data security and privacy and compliance with relevant regulations.
- Develop and maintain documentation for all data processes and systems.
- Evaluate new technologies and tools for data processing, storage, and retrieval, and recommend solutions to improve the efficiency and scalability of the data infrastructure.
- Propose and lead continuous improvement opportunities.
- Mentor team members to develop their technical and leadership skills.
About the company
Luminant generates electricity in Texas and also conducts mining, wholesale marketing and trading, and development activities as part of Vistra Energy. It owns about 17,000 MW of capacity, including nuclear and coal, and buys wind power to supply and balance its portfolio. It differs from competitors by combining a large, diversified generation fleet with active trading, mining, and development under a Texas-focused parent, rather than focusing on only generation or only retail. Its goal is to be a leading competitive energy provider in Texas by owning and operating a broad mix of assets and participating in wholesale markets to deliver reliable power.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$1M
Headquarters
Dallas, Texas
Founded
N/A
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- FERC approved a January 5, 2026 settlement without monetary penalty for standard violations.
- On February 6, 2026, Luminant revised its voluntary mitigation plan for ERCOT operations.
- Luminant’s 2021 Oak Hill solar project and 2026 development pipeline diversify revenue beyond coal.
What critics are saying
- Texas regulators penalized Luminant $300,000 on January 20, 2026 for ERCOT violations.
- The Supreme Court of Texas preserved Winter Storm Uri claims dismissal on March 27, 2026.
- Paxton’s office is probing restrictive deed covenants across 100-plus Luminant parcels, threatening land strategy.
What makes Luminant unique
- Vistra-owned Luminant spans nuclear, coal, gas, mining, and wholesale trading in Texas.
- Martin Lake and Comanche Peak anchor dispatchable baseload capacity inside ERCOT.
- Luminant controls retired mine land, enabling solar, storage, and redevelopment projects.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours
- Hybrid Work Options