Job Description : GCP Data Engineer
Location : Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)
Rate : $50 / hr. on W2 (No C2C)
Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled GCP Data Engineer to design, build, and optimize cloud-native data pipelines and analytics solutions on Google Cloud Platform. The ideal candidate has strong experience with Python , BigQuery , Cloud Data Fusion , and core GCP services such as Cloud Composer , Cloud Storage , Cloud Functions , and Pub / Sub . This role requires a strong foundation in data warehousing concepts and scalable data engineering practices.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain robust ETL / ELT pipelines on Google Cloud Platform .
- Build and optimize data workflows using Cloud Data Fusion , BigQuery , and Cloud Composer .
- Write efficient and maintainable Python code to support data ingestion, transformation, and automation.
- Develop optimized BigQuery SQL for analytics, reporting, and large-scale data modeling.
- Utilize GCP services such as Cloud Storage , Pub / Sub , and Cloud Functions to build event-driven and scalable data solutions.
- Ensure data quality, governance, and reliability across all pipelines.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver clean, trusted, production-ready datasets.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve performance issues in cloud data pipelines and workflows.
Must-Have Skills
Strong experience with GCP BigQuery (data modeling, SQL development, performance tuning).Proficiency in Python for data engineering and pipeline automation.Hands-on experience with Cloud Data Fusion for ETL / ELT development.Working experience with key GCP services :Cloud ComposerCloud StorageCloud FunctionsPub / SubStrong understanding of data warehousing concepts , star / snowflake schemas, and best practices.Solid understanding of cloud data architecture and distributed processing.Good-to-Have Skills
Experience with Vertex AI for ML pipeline integration or model deployment.Familiarity with Dataproc (Spark / Hadoop) for large-scale processing.Knowledge of CI / CD workflows, Git, and DevOps best practices.Experience with Cloud Logging / Monitoring tools.