GCP Senior Data Lead

Job Description

GCP Senior Data Lead

Hyderabad, Telangana

Job Summary

We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer with deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to design, build, and optimize scalable data ecosystems. This role is critical in enabling data-driven decision-making by developing high-performance data pipelines, ensuring data reliability, and supporting enterprise-wide analytics initiatives.

You will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders including data scientists, analysts, and business teams to translate business requirements into robust data solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Data Engineering & Architecture

• Design, build, and maintain scalable and high-performance data pipelines on GCP.
• Develop and manage modern data architectures to support batch and real-time processing needs.
• Implement reusable frameworks to standardize data ingestion and transformation processes.

GCP-Based Data Integration

• Leverage GCP services such as:
• Dataflow
• Big Query
• Pub/Sub
• Cloud Storage
• Cloud SQL / Fire store
• Build and optimize data integration workflows ensuring efficiency and scalability.

Data Management & Optimization

• Optimize storage and query performance across GCP data platforms.
• Ensure cost optimization, performance tuning, and scalable data design.

Quality, Governance & Security

• Implement robust data quality checks, validation frameworks, and monitoring mechanisms.
• Ensure adherence to data governance, security, and compliance standards.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Partner with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver actionable insights.
• Translate business problems into technical data solutions.

Operations & Reliability

• Monitor, troubleshoot, and ensure high availability and performance of data pipelines.
• Implement logging, alerting, and observability frameworks.

Leadership & Mentoring

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Drive best practices in coding, architecture, and deployment.

Continuous Improvement

• Stay updated with the latest GCP innovations and data engineering best practices.
• Proactively recommend improvements to enhance system performance and scalability.

Skill Requirements

Core Technical Skills (Must Have)

• Strong hands-on experience with:
• Dataflow, Big Query, Pub/Sub
• Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, Fire store
• Expertise in:
• ETL/ELT processes
• Data warehousing & data modeling
• Strong programming skills:
• Python, SQL

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Preferred (Good-to-Have) Skills

• GCP Certifications (Professional Data Engineer / Cloud Architect)
• Experience with Big Data technologies (Hadoop, Spark)
• Exposure to Machine Learning / AI workflows
• Familiarity with DevOps practices & CI/CD pipelines

Skill Evaluation Matrix

Skill Area

Mandatory

Expected Proficiency (0-5)

Data Pipeline Architecture

Yes

5

GCP Services (Dataflow, Big Query, Pub/Sub etc.)

Yes

5

Data Integration

Yes

4

Data Storage Optimization

Yes

4

Data Quality & Security

Yes

4

Programming (Python, SQL)

Yes

4

Stakeholder Collaboration

Yes

3

Monitoring & Troubleshooting

Yes

3

Leadership & Mentoring

Yes

3

ETL & Data Warehousing

No

3

Big Data (Hadoop/Spark)

No

3

DevOps

No

2

Other Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, IT, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in data engineering, with strong exposure to GCP

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Information at a Glance

Why HCLTech?

At HCLTech, youll supercharge your potential. Youll find your career. And youll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026 totaled $14.8 billion.