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Google Cloud Platform Data Engineer Schedule : Full-time Job Description:
We're looking for a highly skilled
Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Data Engineer
to design, build, and maintain secure, scalable, and intelligent cloud data infrastructure. You'll be the go-to expert for GCP services, real-time data processing, and integration with AI/ML solutions. If you have deep knowledge of GCP's networking, storage, database, and data engineering capabilities along with Kafka and AI/ML experience, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
Design and implement secure, scalable, and high-performing data pipelines and infrastructure on Google Cloud. Manage and optimize
real-time streaming platforms
such as Apache Kafka, Pub/Sub, and Dataflow. Build, manage, and tune diverse
GCP database services
(Cloud SQL, Cloud Spanner, BigQuery, Bigtable, Firestore, Memorystore) to support transactional and analytical workloads. Implement
ETL/ELT pipelines
for structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data using GCP native and open-source tools. Collaborate with data scientists and ML engineers to operationalize
AI/ML models on Vertex AI , integrating data pipelines with predictive and generative AI services. Oversee identity and access management (IAM) and ensure security compliance. Monitor system and pipeline performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize infrastructure and data costs. Manage container orchestration platforms such as Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) for data workloads. Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform or Cloud Deployment Manager. Collaborate with application and analytics teams to ensure data availability, governance, and reliability. Required Qualifications:
Proven experience as a Data Engineer, Cloud Engineer, or Infrastructure Engineer. 6+ years of experience with cloud and data technologies, including at least 2 years on GCP. Hands-on experience with
streaming technologies (Kafka, Pub/Sub)
and batch data processing (Dataflow, Dataproc). Strong knowledge of
multiple database systems
(SQL, NoSQL, relational, distributed). Experience with
BigQuery
and data warehouse optimization. Exposure to
AI/ML pipelines and tools
on GCP (Vertex AI, AI Platform, TensorFlow, or PyTorch integration). Strong understanding of networking, firewalls, VPNs, and cloud security. Solid experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Deployment Manager). Proficiency in scripting (Python, Bash) and CI/CD pipelines (Git, GitLab, Jenkins, or Harness). GCP certification (e.g., Professional Data Engineer or Professional Cloud Architect) is a plus. Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements. Existing DHS/CBP or TS clearance is a strong plus. .If you are interested in this position, please send a copy of your latest resume to nashita.wani@iquasar.com with the information requested below. Also, let us know the best time and number to call to discuss this opportunity. In case this position is not the right fit for you, feel free to share this opportunity with your network. Thank you!
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