GCP Data Engineer

This is a contract position with CVS based in Hartford, Connecticut. The role requires onsite presence three days per week and offers the opportunity to transition to a permanent position. A ROPES assessment is required for this opportunity.

• Design and implement robust data pipelines using Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services such as Big Query, Cloud Storage, and Pub/Sub
• Develop and manage workflows using Cloud Composer (Apache Airflow) for efficient scheduling and orchestration
• Write clean, efficient, and scalable code in Python, leveraging advanced programming techniques
• Craft complex SQL queries in Big Query, including window functions, CTEs, and performance tuning strategies
• Build and maintain real-time data processing systems using Apache Kafka
• Model and manage No
  
  SQL databases, particularly MongoDB, with a focus on scalable schema design
• Utilize Shell scripting and perform Linux system administration tasks to support data infrastructure
• Conduct data profiling and implement validation techniques to ensure data quality and integrity
• Develop and maintain API integration scripts for seamless service automation and data exchange
• Troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Create and maintain data flow diagrams to clearly communicate architecture and pipeline logic to stakeholders

• Required
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  Minimum 7 years of proven hands-on experience with GCP data services
• Required
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  Minimum 3 years of proven hands-on experience with the core technical responsibilities listed above (data pipelines, Cloud Composer, Python, Big Query SQL, Apache Kafka, MongoDB, Shell scripting, data profiling, API integration, and data flow documentation)
• Required
  :
  Demonstrated experience with AI tools such as GPT and Gemini, with clear business use cases highlighted on resume
• Required
  :
  Strong understanding of distributed systems and data engineering best practices
• Required
  :
  Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Required
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  Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Required
  :
  Experience in Agile methodology
• Required
  :
  Experience working in an onshore/offshore support model, collaborating with offshore teams
• Preferred
  : GCP Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer Certification
• Preferred
  :
  Experience with SAFe methodology
• Preferred
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  Experience working with Git Hub, RTC, and automation tools