GCP Data Engineer- Chennai (Hybrid)

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We are having opening for Sr Analyst GCP Data Engineer- Chennai (Hybrid) / remote

Job Summary: We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Analyst Data Engineer with strong experience in GCP-based data engineering to design, build, and optimize scalable data solutions. The candidate will play a key role in data modelling, performance optimization, and implementation of scalable pipelines, while also supporting solution design and mentoring junior team members. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, cloud-native data environment and grow into advanced architectural and leadership responsibilities

Working Days: Monday Friday
Job Timing: 9AM 6PM



Position / DesignationSenior Analyst Data EngineerQualificationBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical fieldYears of Experience2 to 5 Years
2+ years of hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
DE GCP 2 - 5 years experiencePermanent / Contract (If contract, period ?)Permanent Full TimeOffice / Remote / Hybrid Taramani, Chennai Number of post1GenderMale / FemaleAnnual CTC / Salary12 to 18 LPASelection Process1- Total 3 Technical round
2- 2 rounds evaluation with LV (we can plan to take this together based on panel availability) & 1 with client Job Role & ResponsibilityKey Responsibilities
1. Solution Architecture & Design

• Assist in designing scalable, secure, and cost-efficient data architectures using GCP-native services.
• Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to define end-to-end data solutions.

2. Data Modelling & Implementation

• Design and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical data models for analytics and reporting.
• Build and manage ETL/ELT pipelines using GCP services like BigQuery, DataForm, DataFlow, Cloud SQL, Cloud Composer, Vertex AI, GBQ Workflow, DataPrep, Data Fusion.
• Ensure data governance, lineage, and quality controls are integrated into solutions.

3. Performance Tuning & Optimization

• Optimize data pipelines, queries, and storage layers for scalability and performance.
• Fine-tune BigQuery cost performance, partitioning, and clustering strategies.
• Implement monitoring and alerting for proactive performance management.

4. Leadership, Mentoring

• Mentor junior data engineers/analysts in coding standards, data modelling, and best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, peer learning sessions, and knowledge sharing forums.
• Support senior managers in data engineering initiatives and technical decision-making.

Skills

• 2+ years of hands-on experience with GCP data engineering services, including:
• BigQuery, DataFlow, Cloud Run, Cloud Composer, Data Stream, Data Fusion, Cloud SQL, Vertex AI, GBQ Workflow, DataPrep, Data Fusion, DataForm
• Strong expertise in SQL and Python / PySpark for data transformations.
• Hands-on experience in ETL/ELT pipeline development and data modelling.
• Familiarity with CI/CD for data pipelines using tools like Cloud Build, Git, Jenkins.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with real-time streaming frameworks (e.g., Pub/Sub, Kafka, Spark Streaming).
• Knowledge of data lakehouse architectures and open-source tools like Apache Iceberg, Delta Lake, or Hudi.
• Understanding of data security, IAM roles, DLP policies, and compliance frameworks in GCP.
• Familiarity with modern orchestration tools like Airflow, dbt, or Dagster.

Hands-on experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge data platforms and cloud-native technologies.
• Gain hands-on experience in solution design, performance tuning, and advanced Snowflake features.
• Collaborate with a team of experienced data engineers and architects.
• Strong career growth path toward Assistant Manager / Solution Architect roles.

Joining DateNeed Immediate to 1 Month