Google Cloud Platform Data Engineer

Information Technology
San Jose, CA
December 11, 2025

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Job Description

Summary

Our client is seeking a senior-level Google Cloud Platform Data Engineer to design, build, and optimize large-scale cloud-native data infrastructures. This role supports advanced analytics, BI workloads, and machine learning initiatives within a high-demand environment requiring deep technical ownership and Google Cloud Platform expertise.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement scalable, well-structured analytical datasets to support reporting, analytics, and modeling.
  • Architect and maintain robust data pipelines for batch, streaming, and real-time processing.
  • Build Big Data solutions using Google Cloud Platform-native tools and frameworks.
  • Collaborate with product and business teams to translate data requirements into technical solutions.
  • Optimize BigQuery performance, data models, and ingestion frameworks.
  • Implement pipeline orchestration using Airflow, Cloud Composer, or similar tools.
  • Support CI/CD processes and version-controlled deployments using Git-based workflows.

Required Qualifications

  • 10+ years of professional experience in data engineering.
  • Strong, hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Dataflow/Beam, Pub/Sub).
  • Expert-level proficiency in Python and data engineering libraries.
  • Advanced SQL capabilities for querying, modeling, and performance tuning.
  • Experience with workflow orchestration (Airflow, Cloud Composer, Dagster, etc.).
  • Familiarity with CI/CD, Git, and automated deployment processes.
  • Ability to work onsite and navigate complex technical challenges independently.

Tech Stack

  • Google Cloud Platform (BigQuery, Cloud Dataflow/Beam, Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage)
  • Python
  • SQL
  • Airflow / Cloud Composer
  • Git / CI-CD Tools

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive compensation aligned with market standards.
Health benefits, PTO, remote flexibility (varies by client).

Work Schedule

Monday–Friday, flexible hours, occasional on-call (if applicable).

About the Client

Our client is a growing technology-focused organization committed to building scalable digital solutions.

Why Join the Team?

  • Work on high-impact, cloud-native data engineering initiatives.
  • Opportunity to architect solutions in a large-scale, modern Google Cloud Platform environment.
  • Collaborative, fast-paced engineering environment with room for innovation.

How to Apply

Submit your resume to people@ignitetalentpartners.com. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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