Data Engineer - GCP (Google Cloud Platform)

HCLTech; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

HCLTech is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design, develop, and optimize scalable data pipelines on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). You will work with BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Python, SQL, and ETL/ELT processes to build modern data architectures.

The role involves designing pipelines, implementing data quality and governance, and collaborating with analysts and business stakeholders across PAN India in a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with GCP services including BigQuery and Dataflow.
• Strong SQL, data modeling, and ETL/ELT development skills.
• Experience designing scalable data pipelines and warehousing solutions.
• Knowledge of data governance and quality frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines on GCP.
• Develop ETL/ELT workflows for batch and real-time processing.
• Work with BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage, and Cloud SQL.
• Optimize data models, storage, and query performance.
• Implement data quality, monitoring, and governance frameworks.
• Troubleshoot production issues and ensure pipeline reliability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

Skills

GCP BigQuery

GCP Dataflow

Pub/Sub

Python

SQL

ETL/ELT

Data Warehousing

Data Modeling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/IT or related field

Tools

Apache Spark

Hadoop

Job description

Experience: 4-6 Years

Location: PAN India / Hybrid

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer with strong expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to design, develop, and optimize scalable data pipelines and cloud-based data solutions. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Python, SQL, ETL/ELT processes, and modern data architectures.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines on GCP.
• Develop ETL/ELT workflows for batch and real-time data processing.
• Work with GCP services including BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, and Firestore.
• Optimize data models, storage, and query performance.
• Implement data quality, monitoring, and governance frameworks.
• Troubleshoot production issues and ensure pipeline reliability.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, analysts, and cross-functional teams.

Must Have Skills

• GCP BigQuery
• GCP Dataflow
• Pub/Sub
• Python
• SQL
• ETL/ELT
• Data Warehousing
• Data Modeling

Good to Have

• GCP Professional Data Engineer Certification
• Apache Spark / Hadoop
• CI/CD & DevOps
• Machine Learning exposure
• 4-6 years of Data Engineering experience
• Strong hands-on experience in GCP ecosystem
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/IT or related field