Full Stack Data Engineer

HTC Global Services; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

HTC Global Services is seeking an experienced Full Stack Data Engineer to design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines and solutions in a Google Cloud Platform environment. You will collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to define data requirements and deliver end-to-end data infrastructure, including data warehouses, lakes, and lakehouse solutions.

The role requires 5–7 years in data or software engineering, strong SQL/Java/Python skills, and hands-on GCP experience with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in CS/IT/IS/Data Analytics or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in Data Engineering or Software Engineering.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience building and deploying cloud-based data platforms.
• Strong proficiency in SQL, Java, and Python.
• Experience with GCP services such as BigQuery, Dataflow, DataProc, Pub/Sub, and Cloud Functions.
• Familiarity with Terraform and Tekton; experience with CI/CD and IaC.
• Experience with relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL/columnar databases (BigQuery).
• Experience with data governance, encryption, and data masking in the cloud.
• Experience with data/analytics dashboards and cost/resource optimization for GCP.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define data requirements.
• Design, build, and maintain scalable data infrastructure for data collection, storage, transformation, and analysis.
• Develop data pipelines, models, and applications for reliable data workflows.
• Create and maintain data warehouses, data lakes, and lakehouse solutions for structured and unstructured data.
• Develop analytical tools, algorithms, and programs for data engineering tasks.
• Automate data platform tasks and processes.
• Ingest and curate data from diverse sources with quality controls.
• Ensure data is standardized and optimized for analytics.
• Contribute to end-to-end data flow from source to insight.
• Manage data platforms using GCP services (BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions).
• Implement data governance, access controls, and security best practices.
• Support data security with GCP-native features, encryption, and masking.
• Monitor and optimize performance, cost, and resources of data pipelines.

Skills

SQL

Java

Python

Data engineering

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/IS/Data Analytics

Master's degree preferred

Tools

BigQuery

Dataflow

DataProc

Pub/Sub

Cloud Functions

Astronomer

Terraform

Dataform

Job description

Overview / Summary

We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Data Engineer to support the development and maintenance of an enterprise data platform. This role is responsible for designing, building, and optimizing scalable data pipelines and data solutions in a Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environment.

Job Description

Optimized Job Title

Full Stack Data Engineer

Overview / Summary

We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Data Engineer to support the development and maintenance of an enterprise data platform. This role is responsible for designing, building, and optimizing scalable data pipelines and data solutions in a Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to understand current and future data requirements.
• Design, build, and maintain reliable, efficient, and scalable data infrastructure for data collection, storage, transformation, and analysis.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines, data models, and applications for efficient and reliable data workflows.
• Design, implement, and maintain data warehouses, data lakes, and data lakehouse solutions for structured and unstructured data.
• Design and develop analytical tools, algorithms, and programs to support data engineering activities.
• Write scripts and automate data platform tasks and processes.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data ingestion and curation pipelines from diverse data sources.
• Ensure data is standardized, high quality, and optimized for analytical use.
• Contribute to end-to-end development to support reliable data flow from source to insight.
• Build and manage data platforms using GCP services such as BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, and Cloud Functions.
• Implement and manage data governance policies, access controls, and security best practices.
• Support data security through GCP-native security features, data encryption, and data masking techniques.
• Use Astronomer and Terraform for data workflow management and cloud infrastructure provisioning.
• Monitor and improve the performance, scalability, and efficiency of data pipelines and storage solutions.
• Monitor and optimize cost and compute resources for GCP processes.
• Collaborate with data architects, application architects, service owners, and cross-functional teams to define and promote best practices, design patterns, and frameworks for cloud data engineering.
• Automate data platform processes to improve reliability, data quality, operational efficiency, and minimize manual intervention.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and ensure optimal performance of data solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5–7 years of experience in Data Engineering or Software Engineering.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience building and deploying cloud-based data platforms.
• Strong proficiency in SQL, Java, and Python.
• Practical experience designing and deploying cloud-based data pipelines using GCP services such as BigQuery, Dataflow, and DataProc.
• Experience with GCP-based data platforms and technologies.
• Understanding of Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and microservices and their application within a cloud data platform.
• Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL and MySQL.
• Experience with NoSQL databases and columnar databases such as BigQuery.
• Knowledge of data governance frameworks, data encryption, and data masking techniques in cloud environments.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and Tekton.
• Experience with automation frameworks.
• Experience with data/analytics dashboards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to troubleshoot complex data platform and microservices issues.
• Experience monitoring and optimizing cost and compute resources for GCP technologies such as BigQuery, Dataflow, Cloud Run, and DataProc.
• Experience with Python, SQL, and DBT/Dataform for building data pipelines.
• Experience with GCP services including BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, and Cloud Functions.
• Experience with Astronomer and Terraform for data workflow management and cloud infrastructure provisioning.
• Passion for data, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Master's degree is preferred.
• Hybrid position requiring 4 days per week onsite.

What Makes HTC A Great Place To Build Your Future

HTC Global Services wants you to join our team. Come build new things with us and advance your career. At HTC Global, you’ll collaborate with experts, work alongside clients, and be part of high-performing teams driving success together. You’ll have long-term opportunities to grow your career and develop skills in the latest emerging technologies.

At HTC Global Services, our employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits can include Group Health (Medical, Dental, and Vision), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(k) matching, Group Life and Disability insurance, Professional Development opportunities, Wellness programs, and a variety of other perks.

Our success as a company is built on inclusion and diversity. HTC Global Services is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, where every employee is treated with dignity and respect. We celebrate differences and believe that diverse cultures, perspectives, and skills drive innovation and success. HTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud National Minority Supplier. We seek to empower each individual, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, included, and respected.