Data Engineer-GCP

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in technology seeks an experienced GCP Data Engineer to join its team in London. This pivotal role involves designing and implementing data platforms using Google Cloud Platform while working on innovative projects for Fortune 100 clients. The position offers an annual salary of up to £80,000 plus bonus and benefits, promoting a dynamic and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Access to certification programs

Inclusive culture with internal support networks

Qualifications

• Proven track record in large-scale GCP data platform delivery.
• Experience with ETL, data warehousing, and cloud storage.
• GCP Professional Data Engineer certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable GCP data platforms.
• Develop and manage ETL pipelines for data lifecycle.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate data from multiple sources.

Skills

Python

PySpark

SQL

Data engineering concepts

Collaboration

GCP tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master’s or PhD in a related field

Tools

BigQuery

Dataform

Dataproc

Composer

Pub/Sub

Looker

Databricks

Snowflake

AWS

Azure

DBT

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Salary: Up to £80,000 + Bonus & Benefits

We are working with a global technology leader renowned for designing, building, and modernizing mission-critical systems that power some of the world's most vital operations. As part of their continued growth, they are seeking an experienced GCP Data Engineer to join their collaborative, cross-functional team in London.

The Role – GCP Data Engineer

As a GCP Data Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping data platforms across a range of cloud environments, with a strong focus on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). You’ll be involved in full-lifecycle data projects – from ingestion and transformation through to analytics and visualization – all while collaborating closely with data scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders.

This is a high-impact position that offers the chance to work on multi-client, multi-cloud environments and drive innovation across complex data ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, high-performance data platforms within GCP
• Develop and manage ETL pipelines, ensuring quality and consistency across the data lifecycle
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data flows across multiple sources and applications
• Provide technical guidance and training to users and internal teams

Required Experience

• Proven track record of delivering large-scale data platforms using Google Cloud Platform
• Hands-on experience with GCP tools: BigQuery, Dataform, Dataproc, Composer, Pub/Sub
• Strong programming skills in Python, PySpark, and SQL
• Deep understanding of data engineering concepts, including ETL, data warehousing, and cloud storage
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams
• Bachelor's, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field
• Familiarity with BI tools such as Looker for reporting and dashboarding
• Exposure to other environments such as Databricks, Snowflake, AWS, Azure, or DBT
• Understanding of observability, monitoring, and logging in GCP
• GCP Professional Data Engineer certification (or similar)

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £80,000 + bonus and full benefits package
• Flexible hybrid working from a central London base
• Continuous professional development with access to leading certification programs (Google, AWS, Microsoft)
• Dynamic, inclusive culture supported by internal networks and equity-focused initiatives
• Involvement in innovative, high-impact projects for Fortune 100 clients

This is an excellent opportunity for a GCP Data Engineer looking to take the next step in a cutting-edge environment that champions growth, collaboration, and technology-driven impact.

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