GCP Data Engineer - Contract or Perm

NCS Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NCS Australia is seeking a GCP Data Engineer to design and support secure, scalable data pipelines on Google Cloud Platform. You will handle real-time streaming and batch processing, integrate upstream data sources, and ensure data is accessible to the right people with proper security controls.

You’ll combine hands-on data engineering with governance, addressing data ingestion challenges and building reliable, well‑controlled data solutions for clients and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Practical experience building real-time streaming and batch data pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain real-time streaming and batch pipelines on Google Cloud (Dataflow, BigQuery).
• Build and manage transformation workflows (Dataform) and orchestrate processes (Workflows, Eventarc, Cloud Run).
• Ingest upstream data sources, investigate dependencies and resolve integration challenges.
• Implement data redaction, RBAC/RLS, CLS, taxonomies and policy tags to protect sensitive data.
• Apply data governance mechanisms to align data access with business/security requirements.

Skills

Real-time streaming

Batch processing

Data governance

Troubleshooting data pipelines

Tools

Dataflow

Dataform

Workflows

Eventarc

Cloud Run

BigQuery

Job description

At NCS Australia, we believe in doing technology services better. Our commitment to quality, focus on people, and willingness to challenge traditional thinking set us apart. Our team brings this belief to life by partnering with our clients and communities to make tomorrow together.

We are committed to creating an environment that prioritises innovation, collaboration, and purposeful work. Our diverse team is empowered to make a meaningful impact with curiosity, creativity and resilience to shape better outcomes. Join us and accept the challenge of creating a better tomorrow.

Job Description

We’re looking for a GCP Data Engineer to build and support secure, scalable data pipelines across Google Cloud Platform. You’ll work with real-time streaming and batch processing, integrate upstream data sources and help make data accessible to the right people while protecting sensitive information.

This role combines hands‑on data engineering with a strong focus on governance. If you enjoy solving integration challenges and building reliable, well‑controlled data solutions, we’d like to hear from you.

What you’ll do

• Develop and maintain real‑time streaming and batch data pipelines using Dataflow and BigQuery.
• Build and manage data transformation workflows using Dataform, and orchestrate services and processes using Workflows, Eventarc and Cloud Run.
• Integrate upstream data sources, investigate dependencies and resolve data ingestion and integration challenges.
• Implement data redaction and masking, row‑level security (RLS), column‑level security (CLS), taxonomies and policy tags to protect sensitive data.
• Apply supported Google Cloud data governance mechanisms so that data access aligns with business and security requirements.

Qualifications

What you’ll bring

• Practical experience developing real‑time streaming and batch processing pipelines.
• Hands‑on familiarity with Dataflow, Dataform, Workflows, Eventarc, Cloud Run and BigQuery.
• Strong capability in data redaction, fine‑grained access controls, data classification and governance.
• Experience implementing RLS, CLS, taxonomies and policy tags, with an understanding of when to use each control.
• A practical approach to troubleshooting upstream data integration issues and building reliable data solutions.

Highly regarded

Broader knowledge of the Google Cloud ecosystem, particularly how services, permissions and integration patterns work together when connecting upstream systems.

Additional Information

Why NCS?

This is a place for people who like to get stuck in, bring ideas to life and make things happen. You'll work alongside experienced people who care about what they do, contribute to meaningful work and have the support to keep learning and grow your career. Whether you want to deepen your expertise, explore something new or take your career in a different direction, there's room to make it your own. We value Adventure, Excellence, Integrity, Ownership and Unity - bringing curiosity, collaboration and accountability to the way we work with our clients and each other.

We celebrate diversity and inclusion

We value different perspectives, experiences and strengths our people bring. We're committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to contribute, grow and succeed, and to providing equal employment opportunities and reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Applicants will need valid Australian work rights and may be required to undergo relevant background, probity and police checks.

Agencies: NCS accepts candidate submissions only from agencies on our preferred supplier panel through the NCS Agency Portal.