Senior Data Engineer (GCP/Data Bricks)

Role: Senior Data Engineer (GCP/Data Bricks)

Location: Remote

Duration: Long Term

Senior Data Engineer to lead critical platform migration initiatives under tight timelines. This role is ideal for engineers who bring deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and/or Databricks , with proven experience in setting up scalable, production-ready data platforms from the ground up.

We are looking for professionals who have owned the full lifecycle of complex data systems — from architecture and implementation to optimization, troubleshooting, and long-term maintenance.

This is not just a build role; it is for someone who has lived with the systems they designed, understands what works in real-world environments, and has learned from scaling and evolving those systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy modern cloud-based data platforms on GCP and/or Databricks
• Lead platform migration efforts to new environments with aggressive delivery timelines
• Implement and optimize solutions using:
• Terraform
• Dataplex
• BigQuery
• Cloud-native data engineering tools
• Develop scalable ETL/ELT pipelines and robust data architectures
• Drive infrastructure-as-code best practices for cloud resource provisioning
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth deployment and adoption
• Troubleshoot performance issues and continuously improve platform reliability
• Provide technical leadership and strategic input on platform design decisions

Required Skills & Experience

• 7+ years of experience in Data Engineering / Cloud Data Platforms
• Strong hands-on expertise in GCP and/or Databricks
• Experience building and migrating enterprise-scale data platforms
• Advanced knowledge of:
• Terraform
• Dataplex
• BigQuery
• Data warehousing / lakehouse concepts
• Strong proficiency in Python / SQL
• Experience with distributed data processing frameworks
• Deep understanding of cloud-native architecture patterns
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines

What We’re Looking For

• Engineers who have built real systems end-to-end
• Professionals who understand the trade-offs of architecture decisions
• Strong ownership mindset with accountability for long-term outcomes
• Opinionated thinkers who can defend decisions, while remaining open to alternative perspectives
• Individuals who learn from what didn’t work and apply those lessons forward