Sr. Google Cloud Platform Data Engineer (MUST be local to Houston, TX)
Houston, TX, US • Posted 11 days ago • Updated 13 hours ago

Kainos Innovative Solutions Inc
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Skills
- Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- BigQuery
- Python
- SQL
- Cloud Run / Cloud Functions
- dbt (Data Build Tool)
Summary
Location: Houston, TX (100% Onsite)
Experience: 10+ Years (3–4 years hands-on in Google Cloud Platform)
Job Description:
We are looking for an experienced Senior Google Cloud Platform Data/Cloud Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in Google Cloud Platform services. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in building, deploying, and managing data pipelines and cloud-native applications, along with strong Python and SQL skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and cloud solutions on Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform).
- Work extensively with BigQuery for data warehousing, analytics, and optimization.
- Manage and optimize data storage using Google Cloud Storage (GCS).
- Develop and deploy serverless solutions using Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, and/or Cloud Composer.
- Implement event-driven architectures using Pub/Sub.
- Write efficient and maintainable code using Python and SQL.
- Implement CI/CD pipelines and version control using GitHub and DevOps best practices.
- Configure and manage Service Accounts, IAM roles, and Secrets Manager for secure access control.
- Build and manage data transformations using dbt (Data Build Tool).
- Collaborate with business and low-code teams leveraging Power Apps for data-driven solutions.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure performance, scalability, and reliability of cloud systems.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 10+ years of overall IT experience.
- 3–4 years of hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform).
- Strong experience with BigQuery, GCS, Cloud Run/Cloud Composer, Cloud Functions, and Pub/Sub.
- Proficiency in Python programming and SQL.
- Experience with GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
- Hands-on experience with Service Accounts, IAM, and Secrets Manager.
- Strong experience using dbt for data modeling and transformations.
- Exposure to or experience with PowerApps is a plus.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Nice to Have:
- Google Cloud Platform certifications (Associate or Professional level).
- Experience with monitoring, logging, and performance tuning in Google Cloud Platform.
- Dice Id: 91138973
- Position Id: 8880224
- Posted 11 days ago
Company Info
About Kainos Innovative Solutions Inc
Kainos was established in early 2019 and is headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia. Though a humble beginning, we bring proven expertise in-depth knowledge gained through working in key roles in multinational companies serving global customers in the IT industry over the last few decades.
With our expertise, we understand the complexity of today’s and next generation technologies. This enables us to deliver Innovative solutions for global challenges that are scalable, optimal and secure for Government Agencies and Commercial Clients delivered on-time customized to fit the budget and meeting the business needs. Our areas of expertise include providing Digital Services, Application, Data & Infrastructure Services, Cyber Security Services, Professional Services, and Customer Support Services.
Our focus is to offer customized solutions and service with cost effective solutions. We faithfully strive to be a customer-centric organization.
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