Gcp Data Engineer - Freelancer

Lingaro Group Philippines; Metro Manila; Remote; PHP 1,674,000 - 3,571,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Established global technology partner

Flexible collaboration model and hours

Diverse, inclusive community

Autonomy in how you work

Job summary

Lingaro Group Philippines is seeking a senior data engineering contractor to design, build, and optimize a GCP data ecosystem for client projects. You’ll model data, implement pipelines in BigQuery and Cloud Functions, and work closely with clients to translate requirements into scalable solutions.

Responsibilities include data storage architecture, performance tuning, and troubleshooting across data lakes and warehouses, with the flexibility of up to 50% workload and equipment supplied by

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Data Engineer or similar
• Proficient in Python and SQL
• Deep knowledge of GCP services (BigQuery, Cloud Functions, Dataflow)
• Experience building data pipelines and data modeling for analytics
• Familiarity with data quality checks and data governance

Responsibilities

• Design, model and develop the GCP data ecosystem for client projects
• Gather, analyze and document business/technical requirements with clients
• Model data and build robust data pipelines and storage solutions
• Optimize data lakes/warehouses for performance and cost
• Troubleshoot data processing and infrastructure issues and monitor system health

Skills

GCP Data Engineering

Python

SQL

Data Modeling

Education

Bachelor's in CS/IT or related

Tools

BigQuery

Apache Airflow

Dataplex

Looker / BI

Job description

Growth through diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an ethical business, we do what is right — including ensuring equal opportunities and fostering a safe, respectful workplace for each of us. We believe diversity fuels both personal and business growth. We're committed to building an inclusive community where all our people thrive regardless of their backgrounds, identities, or other personal characteristics.

Freelance Cooperation – What Does It Mean?

• Open-ended freelance agreement. An active sole proprietorship (B2B) is required throughout the duration of the agreement.
• Part-time engagement. Work up to 50% of full-time workload, depending on current project needs.
• Flexibility that fits your schedule. We’ll reach out whenever a suitable project opportunity comes up. If you’re available and interested, you can choose to join the project. If the timing isn’t right, you’re always free to decline without terminating the agreement.
• No need to worry about the equipment. Freelancers typically work using equipment provided by us. Depending on the project, you may receive access to a virtual machine instead.

Tasks:

• Design, model and development of whole GCP data ecosystem for one of our Client’s (Cloud Storage, Cloud Functions, BigQuery).
• Gathering, analyzing, modelling, and documenting business/technical requirements. The role will include direct contact with clients.
• Modelling the data from various sources and technologies. Troubleshooting and supporting the most complex and high impact problems, to deliver new features and functionalities.
• Designing and optimizing data storage architectures, including data lakes, data warehouses, or distributed file systems. Implementing techniques like partitioning, compression, or indexing to optimize data storage and retrieval. Identifying and resolving bottlenecks, tuning queries, and implementing caching strategies to enhance data retrieval speed and overall system efficiency.
• Identifying and resolving issues related to data processing, storage, or infrastructure. Monitoring system performance, identifying anomalies, and conducting root cause analysis to ensure smooth and uninterrupted data operations.

Must have:

• At least 8+ years experience as DE - Python, GCP, BigQuery
• Object oriented programming, Python and SQL
• Strong knowledge in cloud computing platforms - Google Cloud - Candidate should be able to design, build, and deploy data pipelines in the cloud, to ingest data from various sources like databases, APIs or streaming platforms.
• Experience in composer or Apache Airflow and knowledge of Dataplex is a plus
• Experience in dq checks implementation, any frameworks like Clouddq, Pydeequ.
• Good Knowledge of Dq dimensions
• Experience working with GCP cloud-based infrastructure & systems ·
• Programming skills (SQL, Python, other scripting),
• Proficient in data modelling techniques and database optimization.
• Knowledge of query optimization, indexing, and performance tuning is necessary for efficient data retrieval and processing.
• Proficient in database management systems such as SQL (Big Query is a must), NoSQL.

Good to have:

• Certifications in big data technologies or/and cloud platforms.
• Experience with BI solutions (e.g. Looker, Power BI, Tableau).
• Experience with ETL tools: e.g. Talend, Alteryx
• Experience with Apache Spark, especially in GCP environment.
• Experience with Databricks.
• Experience with Azure cloud-based infrastructure & systems.

Missing one or two of these qualifications? We still want to hear from you! If you bring a positive mindset, we'll provide an environment where you feel valued and empowered to learn and grow.

What we offer:

• Established global technology partner. Lingaro has been operating since 2008 and brings together 1,600+ professionals across 7 global locations.
• Flexible collaboration model and working hours. Enjoy working from inspiring locations in line with our remote work policy.
• A diverse, inclusive, and values-driven community.
• Autonomy to choose the way you work. We trust your ideas.