Google Cloud Platform Data Engineer - Onsite (Atlanta GA/NJ). Must have strong experience in Google Cloud Platform and certification is mandatory. Need skills BigQuery, Cloud storage, Cloud run, Dataflow, Cloud SQL, AlloyDB, Cloud Balancer, PubSub, IAM, Logging and Monitoring, SQL, Python, Linux scripting, Datastage, Informatica, SSIS, CI/CD, version control (Git), Code (Terraform).

Google Cloud Platform Data Engineer- Onsite (Atlanta/NJ)
Experience-12+ Years

Google Cloud Platform Certification mandatory. 12+ years experience Locals Preferred

We are seeking a skilled Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) Data Engineer to design, build, and optimize data pipelines and analytics solutions in the cloud. The ideal candidate must have hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform data services, strong ETL/ELT development skills, and a solid understanding of data architecture, data modeling, data warehousing and performance optimization.

Key Responsibilities:
Develop ETL/ELT processes to extract data from various sources, transform it, and load it into BigQuery or other target systems.
Build and maintain data models, data warehouses, and data lakes for analytics and reporting.
Design and implement scalable, secure, and efficient data pipelines on Google Cloud Platform using tools such as Dataflow, Pub/Sub, cloud run, Python and linux scripting.
Optimize BigQuery queries, manage partitioning and clustering, and handle cost optimization.
Integrate data from on-premise and cloud systems using Cloud Storage, and APIs.
Work closely with DevOps teams to automate deployments using Terraform, Cloud Build, or CI/CD pipelines.
Ensure security and compliance by applying IAM roles, encryption, and network controls.
Collaborate with data analysts, data scientists, and application teams to deliver high-quality data solutions.
Implement best practices for data quality, monitoring, and governance.
Required Skills and Experience:
Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
Minimum 8 years of experience in data engineering, preferably in a cloud environment.
Minimum 3 years of hands-on and strong expertise in Google Cloud Platform services:
o BigQuery, Cloud storage, Cloud run, Dataflow, Cloud SQL, AlloyDB, Cloud Balancer, PubSub, IAM, Logging and Monitoring.
Proficiency in SQL, Python and Linux scripting.
Prior experience with ETL tools such as Datastage, Informatica, SSIS
Familiarity with data modeling (star/snowflake) and data warehouse concepts.
Understanding of CI/CD, version control (Git), and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset.
Effective communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work in an agile and fast-paced environment.
Google Cloud Platform Professional Data Engineer or Cloud Architect certification is a plus