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GCP Senior Data Engineer

Technology, Data & Digital · Data, AI & Analytics · Data Engineering · Software Engineering

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In short

We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer with deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to design, build, and optimize scalable data ecosystems. This role involves developing high-performance data pipelines, ensuring data reliability, and supporting enterprise-wide analytics initiatives by collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable and high-performance data pipelines on GCP.
  • Develop and manage modern data architectures for batch and real-time processing.
  • Implement reusable frameworks for data ingestion and transformation.
  • Leverage GCP services like Dataflow, Big Query, Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage, and Cloud SQL/Fire store.
  • Build and optimize data integration workflows for efficiency and scalability.
  • Optimize storage and query performance across GCP data platforms.
  • Ensure cost optimization, performance tuning, and scalable data design.
  • Implement robust data quality checks, validation frameworks, and monitoring mechanisms.
  • Ensure adherence to data governance, security, and compliance standards.
  • Partner with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to deliver actionable insights.
  • Translate business problems into technical data solutions.
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and ensure high availability and performance of data pipelines.
  • Implement logging, alerting, and observability frameworks.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
  • Drive best practices in coding, architecture, and deployment.
  • Stay updated with the latest GCP innovations and data engineering best practices.
  • Proactively recommend improvements to enhance system performance and scalability.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, IT, or related field.
  • 5-6 + years of experience in data engineering.
  • Strong exposure to GCP.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Dataflow, Big Query, Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, Fire store.
  • Expertise in ETL/ELT processes.
  • Expertise in Data warehousing & data modeling.
  • Strong programming skills in Python and SQL.

Desired Qualifications

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

Benefits

  • Supercharge your potential.
  • Find your career.
  • Find your spark.
  • A place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.
  • Global technology company with over 223,000 people across 60 countries.
  • Industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI.
  • Broad portfolio of technology services and products.
  • Clients across all major verticals including Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services.
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Company

HCLTech

Job Posted

1 month ago

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

On Site

Experience Level

Senior

Locations

Chennai, India

Qualification

Bachelor, Master

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