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senior /Lead Google Cloud Platform Data Engineer

Remote • Posted 6 hours ago • Updated 6 hours ago

Full Time

No Travel Required

Remote

$140000 - $160000/yr

VDart, Inc.

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Job Details

Skills

GCP
Data Engineering
Dataproc
bigquery
pub/sub
cloudstorage

Summary

Job Title: Senior /Lead Google Cloud Platform Data Engineer

Location: Remote

Duration: / Term: Fulltime

Job Description:

Experience Desired: 10+ Years

Job Description:

We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer / Lead with deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform, distributed data processing, and pipeline architecture. This role will own the design and implementation of enterprise-scale data platforms, mentor junior engineers, and drive data engineering best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Architect and build scalable, high-performance data pipelines on Google Cloud Platform
Lead design of data platforms using Dataproc, BigQuery, Cloud Storage
Develop and optimize large-scale ETL pipelines using PySpark
Design and manage complex Airflow workflows (DAGs)
Drive data architecture decisions and best practices
Collaborate with business, product, and analytics teams
Mentor junior engineers and conduct code reviews
Ensure data governance, quality, and security compliance
Optimize cost and performance of cloud infrastructure

Required Skills

10+ years of experience in Data Engineering / Big Data

Strong hands-on expertise in:

Python (advanced)
PySpark / Spark (deep optimization knowledge)
Apache Airflow (complex DAGs, scaling)

Deep experience with Google Cloud Platform stack:

Dataproc
BigQuery
Cloud Storage
Pub/Sub (expected at this level)

Strong SQL, data modeling & data warehousing concepts
Experience designing large-scale distributed systems
Proven experience leading projects / teams

Good to Have

Experience with real-time processing (Kafka / PubSub / Streaming)
CI/CD for data pipelines
Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
Google Cloud Platform certifications (Professional Data Engineer preferred)

Behavioral Expectations

Strong ownership mindset
Ability to influence stakeholders
Mentorship & leadership capability
Strategic thinking

Skills

Dataproc (Spark cluster management), BigQuery (data warehousing, optimization), Cloud Storage (GCS)Pub/Sub (for streaming use cases)

Apache Airflow

Complex DAG design
Dependency handling
Scheduling & scaling

Key Skills:

Google Cloud Platform, Dataproc, BigQuery, Cloudstorage, Airflow, Pub/Sub,

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Dice Id: 10330808
Position Id: 98101-5195-
Posted 6 hours ago

Company Info

About VDart, Inc.

VDart, headquartered in Atlanta, GA, is a global leader in digital talent solutions and IT staffing, delivering top technology professionals to businesses worldwide. With a strong presence across North America, Europe and Asia, we specialize in helping organizations navigate complex technology landscapes with the right expertise.

Through a strategic, client-focused approach, we have placed over 20,000 professionals across key industries and advanced technology solutions. Whether placing top talent in cutting-edge roles or providing strategic digital workforce solutions, our network of 4,000 specialists across 13 countries is committed to excellence, agility and impact.

Backed by 18 years of industry experience, we go beyond staffing to build long-term partnerships that accelerate digital transformation and drive sustained growth. Whether you need a technology partner to fuel innovation or specialized workforce solutions to maintain a competitive edge, VDart delivers the right people, skills and mindset to create a lasting impact in a digital-first world.

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