GCP Data Engineer

Persistent Systems; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Education sponsorship

Cutting-edge technologies

Flexible hours

Annual health check-ups

Insurance coverage

Job summary

Persistent Systems in Chennai seeks a skilled GCP Data Engineer to design, develop, and support scalable data solutions on Google Cloud Platform, including building data pipelines and optimizing BigQuery models.

You will work with Looker Studio, Python, and diverse data sources, collaborating with analysts and engineers in an Agile environment. Ideal candidates have 5–8 years of data engineering experience on GCP and a strong focus on data quality.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in SQL for data transformation and analytics.
• Hands-on experience with BigQuery schema design, partitioning, and performance tuning.
• Proficient in Python for data processing and automation.
• Experience with GCP services like Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub, and Cloud Functions.
• Familiarity with data governance, metadata, and data quality frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines on GCP.
• Build and optimize BigQuery data models to support analytics and reporting.
• Develop ETL/ELT processes for structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data.
• Integrate data from enterprise sources into a centralized cloud data platform.
• Design and optimize SQL queries for data transformation and reporting.
• Develop dashboards and reporting solutions using Looker Studio.
• Monitor data workflows and improve performance through schema design and partitioning.
• Establish data governance, lineage, and metadata management processes.
• Use Python for data processing, automation, and API integrations.

Skills

Google Cloud Platform

BigQuery

SQL

Python

Data Modeling

Data Warehousing

Analytics

Problem Solving

Tools

Looker Studio

Cloud Storage

Pub/Sub

Cloud Functions

Cloud Monitoring

Job description

About Persistent

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what's next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our disruptor's mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We reported $1,654.4M FY26 revenue with 17.4% Y-o-Y growth. We have delivered 24 sequential quarters of growth with $436.0M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 3.2% Q-o-Q and 16.2% Y-o-Y growth. Our 27,500+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We have been recognized as the Fastest Growing IT Services Brand Globally in the 2026 Brand Finance IT Services 25 Report. We named a Leader in the Everest Group Private Equity (PE) Services PEAK Matrix Assessment 2026 and Software Product Engineering PEAK Matrix Assessment 2026.

About Persistent

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what's next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our disruptor's mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We reported $1,654.4M FY26 revenue with 17.4% Y-o-Y growth. We have delivered 24 sequential quarters of growth with $436.0M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 3.2% Q-o-Q and 16.2% Y-o-Y growth. Our 27,500+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We have been recognized as the Fastest Growing IT Services Brand Globally in the 2026 Brand Finance IT Services 25 Report. We named a Leader in the Everest Group Private Equity (PE) Services PEAK Matrix Assessment 2026 and Software Product Engineering PEAK Matrix Assessment 2026.

About Position

We are looking for a talented GCP Data Engineer to join our growing data engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and supporting scalable data solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role involves building high-performance data pipelines, developing optimized BigQuery data models, integrating enterprise data sources, and enabling analytics and reporting capabilities across the organization.

• Role: GCP Data Engineer
• Location: Chennai
• Experience: 5 to 8 Years
• Job Type: Full-Time Employment

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services.
• Build, optimize, and manage BigQuery data models to support analytical and reporting workloads.
• Develop ETL/ELT processes and data ingestion frameworks for structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data.
• Integrate data from multiple enterprise applications and source systems into a centralized cloud data platform.
• Design and optimize complex SQL queries for data transformation, analytics, and reporting.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting solutions using Looker Studio.
• Monitor data workflows and improve performance through effective schema design, partitioning, clustering, and workload optimization.
• Implement data quality frameworks, validation processes, and monitoring mechanisms.
• Establish and support metadata management, data governance, and lineage tracking processes.
• Utilize Python for data processing, automation, scripting, and API integrations.
• Collaborate with business users, analysts, architects, and engineering teams to understand and implement data requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues while ensuring availability, reliability, and performance of data platforms.
• Support data platform modernization and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and engineering best practices.

Expertise You'll Bring

• 5?8 years of experience in Data Engineering with strong exposure to Google Cloud Platform.
• Hands-on experience with BigQuery, including schema design, query optimization, partitioning, clustering, and performance tuning.
• Strong proficiency in SQL for advanced data transformation, analytics, and reporting.
• Solid programming experience in Python for data engineering, automation, and integration development.
• Experience with GCP services such as Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions, and Cloud Monitoring.
• Strong understanding of ETL/ELT methodologies and large-scale data processing frameworks.
• Experience integrating APIs and enterprise source systems into cloud-based data platforms.
• Knowledge of data governance, metadata management, data lineage, and data quality frameworks.
• Experience building and supporting cloud-native analytics and reporting platforms.
• Familiarity with Looker Studio or similar BI and data visualization tools.
• Understanding of dimensional modeling, data warehousing concepts, and analytics solutions.
• Exposure to machine learning workflows and data engineering support for AI/ML initiatives is preferred.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in Agile and collaborative team environments.
• Self-driven mindset with a strong focus on innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Annual health check-ups
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

"Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind."