GCP Data Engineer - Python

Company Overview :

Impetus Technologies India Pvt. Ltd. is a digital engineering company that specializes in helping global enterprises transform their businesses through data, analytics, and cloud-native solutions. With a focus on large-scale data engineering, AI, and machine learning, the company partners with Fortune 500 organizations to modernize their technology stacks and accelerate digital transformation. Impetus is recognized for its deep technical expertise and its ability to solve complex data challenges at scale, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation for its engineering teams.

Role Overview :

As a GCP Data Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and implementing robust data pipelines and scalable architectures within the Google Cloud Platform ecosystem. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, architects, and business stakeholders, to translate complex requirements into high-performance data solutions. Your work will directly influence the efficiency of data processing workflows, enabling clients to derive actionable insights and maintain a competitive edge in their respective markets.

Key Responsibilities :

• Architect and develop scalable data ingestion and transformation pipelines using PySpark and Python to support high-volume data processing requirements.

• Optimize existing Big Data workflows on GCP to improve performance, reduce latency, and ensure cost-effectiveness for enterprise clients.

• Collaborate with cloud architects to design secure and reliable data storage solutions using BigQuery, Cloud Storage, and other GCP-native services.

• Automate data quality checks and monitoring processes to ensure the integrity and availability of data for downstream analytics and reporting.

• Partner with internal project teams to troubleshoot complex technical issues and implement best practices in data engineering and cloud infrastructure management.

Required Skillset :

• Demonstrated expertise in building data solutions on Google Cloud Platform, with a strong understanding of its core services and data ecosystem.

• Proficiency in developing complex data processing applications using PySpark and Python, with a solid grasp of Big Data architectural patterns.

• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code in Java to support custom data integration tasks and backend service development.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Proven experience working in a collaborative, agile environment, with the flexibility to adapt to hybrid work models based in Chennai.

• A Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, supported by 4 to 9 years of professional experience in data engineering.