GCP Data Engineer Job Charlotte area,North Carolina USA,Software Development

We are seeking a highly skilled Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Data Engineer to design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines and cloud-based data solutions. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with GCP services, modern data architectures, ETL/ELT processes, and data warehousing technologies to support business intelligence, analytics, and AI/ML initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines on Google Cloud Platform.
Build and optimize ETL/ELT processes for ingesting data from multiple sources.
Develop data solutions using Big Query, Dataflow, Dataproc, Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub, and Cloud Composer
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Create and manage enterprise‑scale data warehouses and data lakes.
Implement batch and real‑time data processing frameworks.
Ensure data quality, governance, security, and compliance standards.
Optimize Big Query queries and cloud infrastructure for performance and cost efficiency.
Work closely with Data Analysts, Data Scientists, Business Analysts, and Application Teams.
Monitor pipeline performance and troubleshoot data‑related issues.
Support CI/CD implementation and automation of data engineering workflows.
Document technical designs, architecture, and operational procedures.
Participate in cloud migration and modernization initiatives.

Required Skills Technical Skills

Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Hands‑on expertise with:
Big Query
Dataflow
Pub/Sub
Cloud Composer (Airflow)
Cloud Functions
Experience with Python, Java, or Scala.
Expertise in ETL/ELT development and data integration.
Knowledge of data modeling techniques (Star Schema, Snowflake Schema).
Experience with Apache Spark and Hadoop ecosystem.
Understanding of data warehousing concepts.
Familiarity with version control tools such as Git.
Exposure to CI/CD tools and Dev Ops practices.
Big Query
Looker / Looker Studio
Dataform
Terraform
Docker
Kafka (preferred)

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline.
4+ years of Data Engineering experience.
2+ years of hands‑on GCP experience.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

GCP Professional Data Engineer Certification.
Experience supporting AI/ML workloads.
Knowledge of Data Governance and Data Quality frameworks.
Financial Services, Banking, Insurance, or Healthcare domain experience preferred.
Experience migrating on‑premise data platforms to GCP.

Nice to Have

Vertex AI knowledge.
Real‑time streaming using Pub/Sub and Dataflow.
Experience with Informatica, Talend, or other ETL tools.