Google Cloud Lead Data Engineer (GCP)

Capgemini • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Data Engineer with hands-on experience in Databricks and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to design, build, and optimize data pipelines and analytics solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in distributed data processing, cloud architecture, and data modeling. This role partners closely with data analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, reliable, and high‑quality data products. Data engineers are responsible for building reliable and scalable data infrastructure that enables organizations to derive meaningful insights, make data-driven decisions, and unlock the value of their data assets. The role involves leading and managing a team of data engineers, defining and executing the data engineering strategy, and ensuring the effective delivery of data solutions. They provide technical expertise, drive innovation, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high quality, scalable and reliable data infrastructure and solutions.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a Data Engineer or similar role.
• Strong hands-on experience with Databricks, including: PySpark/Spark, Delta Lake, Databricks workflows/jobs.
• Proficiency with GCP: BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Dataflow or Dataproc.
• Strong coding skills in Python and SQL.
• Solid understanding of distributed systems, data warehousing, and data architecture principles.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps, or similar).

Nice To Haves

• Databricks or GCP certifications (e.g., Data Engineer, Architect).
• Experience with Terraform or other Infrastructure-as-Code tools.
• Knowledge of ML workflows or MLOps frameworks.
• Familiarity with data governance tools (Unity Catalog, Great Expectations, dbt, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines using Databricks (PySpark, Delta Lake).
• Optimize pipelines for performance, cost efficiency, and scalability within GCP.
• Develop batch and streaming data processes using Spark Streaming, and related technologies.
• Implement data solutions leveraging GCP services such as BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Dataflow, Cloud Composer, and Vertex AI integrations.
• Apply best practices for cloud security, IAM configuration, monitoring, and cost management.
• Build and maintain data models, including dimensional modeling and data vault structures.
• Implement data quality frameworks, validation rules, and automated testing.
• Manage data versioning, governance, and lineage using tools such as Unity Catalog or GCP Data Catalog.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical designs.
• Provide technical guidance and influence engineering best practices across the team.
• Contribute to documentation, architectural diagrams, and knowledge sharing.

Benefits

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees