Lead Data Engineer - Google Cloud Platform

Job Description :

We are seeking an experienced Lead Data Engineer with strong expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to lead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-scale data engineering solutions.

The ideal candidate should have hands-on technical leadership experience, a strong background in building modern data platforms, and the ability to mentor engineering teams while driving end-to-end project execution.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable data engineering solutions on GCP.

• Architect and build robust data pipelines, ETL/ELT workflows, and data integration solutions.

• Drive solution design and ensure adherence to best practices for performance, scalability, and security.

• Lead end-to-end project delivery, ensuring timely and high-quality execution.

• Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

• Provide technical leadership, code reviews, and architectural guidance to the data engineering team.

• Mentor and coach engineers to enhance technical capabilities and ensure successful project delivery.

• Monitor and optimize data pipeline performance, reliability, and cost efficiency.

• Establish data engineering standards, governance, and best practices across projects.

Required Skills & Experience :

• 10+ years of experience in Data Engineering.

• Strong hands-on expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) data engineering technologies.

• Proven experience leading data engineering teams and technical initiatives.

• Strong experience in designing and implementing enterprise-scale data pipelines and data platforms.

• Ability to drive solution architecture, technical design, and project execution.

• Experience mentoring engineers and managing technical deliverables.

• Strong knowledge of SQL, data modeling, ETL/ELT, and data integration concepts.

• Experience working directly with business and technical stakeholders.

Preferred Skills :

• Experience with GCP services such as BigQuery, Dataflow, Dataproc, Pub/Sub, Cloud Composer, Cloud Storage, and related technologies.

• Proficiency in Python, Java, or Scala.

• Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and Agile methodologies.

• Knowledge of data governance, security, and cloud architecture best practices.