Senior Google Cloud Data Engineer

Summary

• Looking for an experienced Senior Google Cloud Data Engineer passionate about leveraging next generation applications / technologies to push the industry forward.
• You are a Big Data Specialist.
• You are an expert in BigQuery and the Google analytics stack.
• You have built Data warehouse, data lakes, lake house, Delta lakes.
• You will be responsible for overseeing full application stacks, from the operating system through COTs applications, using Terraform to maintain infrastructure as code in Google cloud‑based computing environments.
• You will modernize the Data analytics platform using Google.
• You are a dynamic leader with a proven track record of managing applications, improving upon and modernizing technology stacks, and making decisions that satisfy and deliver on stakeholder requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Own the technology stack in the Google Cloud Platform and help drive the technical direction for our systems, technologies, and architecture.
• Design architect Data analytics solutions using Google.
• Utilize Terraform to securely deploy and manage infrastructure as code.
• Be comfortable working cross‑functionally with developers, cloud platform engineers, the business, and Cloud Service Provider on architecture design requirements for cloud application services.
• Participate in and support application security reviews and threat modeling, including code review and dynamic testing.
• Provide feedback to Application Portfolio Managers and Architects to help refine service design and security standards.

Qualifications

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or 4 years equivalent professional experience

Preferred Education

• N/A

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of hands‑on experience with Cloud using Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Self‑starter with an in‑depth hands‑on work experience with multiple large‑scale implementations of applications in Google Cloud Platform
• Expert in Data lake, lakehouse, Delta lake design and implementation.
• Expert in ETLs around Data using Google platform
• Knowledge of leveraging Terraform to manage infrastructure as code
• Knowledge of and experience migrating, refactoring, and re‑engineering complex enterprise applications from legacy platforms to cloud
• Strong understanding and experience with common security libraries, security controls, and common security flaws.
• Knowledge of and experience designing and managing Cloud controls
• Knowledge of Python, R.
• Handled and designed solutions around structured and unstructured data.
• Familiar with AI/ML concepts and platform offerings.
• Broad IT security experience and API security knowledge
• Excellent and professional communication skills (written and verbal) with an ability to articulate complex topics in a clear and concise manner.

Preferred Experience

• Knowledge and usage of the GCP platform is essential
• Experience designing and implementing secure and scalable Cloud Data analytics application architecture (GCP specific)
• Knowledge of and experience in designing and using application patterns to drive cloud migration
• Experience in designing and implementing scalable, distributed systems leveraging cloud computing technologies
• Knowledge of cloud architecture standards and framework in alignment with enterprise architecture standards
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) (Terraform, ARM templates)
• Ability to work independently, manage small engagements or parts of large engagements.

Required License/Registration/Certification

• N/A

Preferred License/Registration/Certification

• GCP Certification at Data or Architecture Levels

Computer Skills Required

• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills (MS Visio, MS PowerPoint).
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment.