IN_Manager_ Data Engineer GCP_Data and Analytics_Advisory_Bangalore

PwC South Africa; Bengaluru; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

PwC invites an experienced Data Engineer - GCP to design, build, and operate scalable data pipelines on Google Cloud Platform. You will work with BigQuery, Dataflow, Dataproc, Cloud Composer, Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage, Python, SQL, and related services, collaborating with analytics, AI/ML, and business teams.

Your role includes developing end-to-end pipelines, optimizing performance and cost, ensuring data quality and governance, and mentoring junior engineers in a fast-paced, Agile environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a Data Engineer with strong hands-on Google Cloud Platform expertise.
• Strong experience with BigQuery, GoogleSQL / SQL, and data warehousing concepts.
• Hands-on experience with Dataflow and Apache Beam for batch and streaming pipelines.
• Experience with Dataproc, Spark, or PySpark for distributed data processing.
• Experience with Cloud Composer / Airflow for orchestration and workflow management.
• Experience with Pub/Sub and Cloud Storage for ingestion and data lake patterns.
• Strong Python skills for data engineering, automation, and reusable pipeline development.
• Understanding of IAM, service accounts, networking basics, and secure data access on GCP.
• Experience with ETL/ELT patterns, data modeling, data quality, and production support.
• Experience working in Agile teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain end-to-end batch and streaming data pipelines on Google Cloud Platform.
• Develop scalable data processing solutions using BigQuery, Dataflow, Dataproc, Pub/Sub, and Cloud Storage.
• Build and optimize Cloud Composer / Airflow DAGs for orchestration, scheduling, retries, and dependency management.
• Ingest, transform, and curate large-scale structured, semi-structured, and streaming datasets.
• Develop reusable ETL/ELT frameworks using Python, SQL, Apache Beam, and Spark / PySpark where applicable.
• Implement BigQuery performance and cost optimization through partitioning, clustering, query tuning, and data model improvements.
• Ensure data quality, reliability, lineage, observability, governance, and operational readiness.
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, architects, and business teams to support analytics, reporting, and AI/ML workloads.
• Implement secure access patterns using IAM, service accounts, encryption, and enterprise compliance standards.
• Provide production support, troubleshoot pipeline failures, and resolve performance bottlenecks.
• Document technical designs, data flows, operational procedures, and runbooks.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices for GCP data platforms.

Skills

BigQuery

Dataflow

Apache Beam

PySpark

Airflow

Dataproc

Cloud Storage

Pub/Sub

Python

SQL

IAM

Data Modeling

Data Pipelines

GCP

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

MBA

Bachelor of Technology

Tools

Dataproc

Spark

Cloud Composer

Airflow

GitHub Actions

Job description

Line of Service Advisory Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Data, Analytics & AI Management Level Manager Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in data and analytics engineering focus on leveraging advanced technologies and techniques to design and develop robust data solutions for clients. They play a crucial role in transforming raw data into actionable insights, enabling informed decision-making and driving business growth. Those in artificial intelligence and machine learning at PwC will focus on developing and implementing advanced AI and ML solutions to drive innovation and enhance business processes. Your work will involve designing and optimising algorithms, models, and systems to enable intelligent decision-making and automation.

Why PWC

At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more about us.

At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations.

Job Description & Summary

We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer - GCP to design, build, and operate scalable, reliable, and cost-efficient data pipelines on Google Cloud Platform. The role involves hands-on development using BigQuery, Dataflow, Dataproc, Cloud Composer, Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage, Python, SQL, and related GCP-native services, along with close collaboration with analytics, AI/ML, architecture, and business teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain end-to-end batch and streaming data pipelines on Google Cloud Platform
• Develop scalable data processing solutions using BigQuery, Dataflow, Dataproc, Pub/Sub, and Cloud Storage
• Build and optimize Cloud Composer / Airflow DAGs for orchestration, scheduling, retries, and dependency management
• Ingest, transform, and curate large-scale structured, semi-structured, and streaming datasets
• Develop reusable ETL/ELT frameworks using Python, SQL, Apache Beam, and Spark / PySpark where applicable
• Implement BigQuery performance and cost optimization through partitioning, clustering, query tuning, and data model improvements
• Ensure data quality, reliability, lineage, observability, governance, and operational readiness
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, architects, and business teams to support analytics, reporting, and AI/ML workloads
• Implement secure access patterns using IAM, service accounts, encryption, and enterprise compliance standards
• Provide production support, troubleshoot pipeline failures, and resolve performance bottlenecks
• Document technical designs, data flows, operational procedures, and runbooks
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices for GCP data platforms

Mandatory skill sets

• 4+ years of experience as a Data Engineer with strong hands-on Google Cloud Platform expertise
• Strong experience with BigQuery, GoogleSQL / SQL, and data warehousing concepts
• Hands-on experience with Dataflow and Apache Beam for batch and streaming pipelines
• Experience with Dataproc, Spark, or PySpark for distributed data processing
• Experience with Cloud Composer / Airflow for orchestration and workflow management
• Experience with Pub/Sub and Cloud Storage for ingestion and data lake patterns
• Strong Python skills for data engineering, automation, and reusable pipeline development
• Understanding of IAM, service accounts, networking basics, and secure data access on GCP
• Experience with ETL/ELT patterns, data modeling, data quality, and production support
• Experience working in Agile teams

Preferred skill sets

• Experience with Dataplex, Data Catalog, and data governance capabilities
• Exposure to Dataform, dbt, or similar analytics engineering frameworks
• CI/CD experience for data pipelines using Cloud Build, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or similar tools
• Experience with BigQuery ML
• Knowledge of Cloud Functions, Cloud Run, Workflows, or Cloud Scheduler
• Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer certification

Years of experience required

5 to 10 years

Education qualification

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Degrees/Field of Study required

MBA (Master of Business Administration), Bachelor of Technology

Required Skills

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning

Optional Skills

• Accepting Feedback
• Accepting Feedback
• Active Listening
• AI Implementation
• Analytical Thinking
• C++ Programming Language
• Coaching and Feedback
• Communication
• Complex Data Analysis
• Creativity
• Data Analysis
• Data Infrastructure
• Data Integration
• Data Modeling
• Data Pipeline
• Data Quality
• Deep Learning
• Embracing Change
• Emotional Regulation
• Empathy
• GPU Programming
• Inclusion
• Intellectual Curiosity
• Java (Programming Language)
• Learning Agility

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Are you ready to make a difference?

Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially at PwC. Here, you can uncover hidden talents, build lifelong relationships rooted in trust and empathy and turn challenges into opportunities for innovation. We’ll help you grow your skills through challenging, meaningful work so you can go further.