Senior GCP Data Engineer

PeopleNTech LLC
  • Alexandria, VA
  • $85 Per Hour
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30+ days ago

Job Description

  • Detailed JD:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior GCP Data Engineer to design, build, and optimize scalable, cloud-native data pipelines and platforms on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role will act as the primary technical owner for implementing data pipelines aligned with Enterprise Architecture (EA) standards and driving engineering best practices across the data ecosystem.
You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Enterprise Architecture, Platform Engineering, Data Activation, and Solution Architects to enable robust data ingestion (batch and streaming) and transformation pipelines across multiple data sources.
Key Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines on GCP for batch and real-time processing.
  • Implement data ingestion frameworks (push/pull) using services like Dataflow, DataStream, Pub/Sub, and Cloud Run.
  • Build and optimize data transformation pipelines using BigQuery, Dataform, and Spark-based frameworks.
  • Act as the technical lead/owner ensuring alignment with EA-approved data architecture.
  • Drive best practices in data engineering, including CI/CD, testing, monitoring, and cost optimization.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end data solutions.
  • Ensure data quality, reliability, governance, and performance across pipelines.
Technical Qualifications
Experience
  • 6+ years of experience in data engineering, with strong focus on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
  • GCP Professional Data Engineer certification - must have
Core GCP Expertise
Strong hands-on experience with:
  • Medallion architecture (Centralized Hub/Spoke model)
  • BigQuery (data warehousing & optimization)
  • Dataform (SQL-based transformations)
  • Dataflow (batch & streaming pipelines)
  • Datastream (CDC ingestion)
  • Cloud Composer (Airflow) (orchestration)
  • Dataproc (Spark/PySpark)
  • Cloud Run
  • Cloud Storage
  • Pub/Sub
Programming & Querying
Advanced proficiency in:
  • Python
  • PySpark / Apache Spark
  • SQL (complex transformations, performance tuning)
Data Architecture
Deep understanding of:
  • Data modeling techniques
  • Medallion architecture (Bronze/Silver/Gold layers)
  • Centralized Hub/Spoke data platform design
Preferred Skills
  • Experience with real-time streaming architectures
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (Terraform, Cloud Build, GitOps)
  • Strong understanding of data governance, security, and compliance
  • Experience working in large enterprise or utility/regulated environments
Soft Skills
  • Strong ownership and accountability
  • Ability to work across distributed teams and vendors
  • Excellent communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Sell Rate: $85/hr & 135K.
  • Client Full Address: 4 Irving Place, New York, NY 10003.
  • Remote / WFO / Hybrid: Hybrid ( 2/3 days work from client office), Prefer NY/NJ candidates
  • Hire Type (FTE/Contract): FTE / C2H
  • Project Duration: 1 Year
  • Expected Start Date: 22 Jun 26
  • Day 1 Billing Confirmation: Yes
  • No. of client interviews for this role: 1 to 2

Numbers & Facts

LocationAlexandria, VA

Skills

  • Apache Sparkunmatched
  • Best Practicesunmatched
  • Billingunmatched
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)unmatched
  • Cloud Computingunmatched
  • Cloud Storageunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Continuous Deployment/Deliveryunmatched
  • Continuous Integrationunmatched
  • Cost Controlunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Data Managementunmatched
  • Data Modelingunmatched
  • Data Qualityunmatched
  • Data Warehousingunmatched
  • Ecosystemsunmatched
  • Enterprise Architectureunmatched
  • GCP (Good Clinical Practices)unmatched
  • Information/Data Security (InfoSec)unmatched
  • Performance Tuning/Optimizationunmatched
  • Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
  • SQL (Structured Query Language)unmatched
  • Salesunmatched
  • Scalable System Developmentunmatched
  • Software Engineeringunmatched
  • Technical Leadershipunmatched
  • Testingunmatched

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