Senior Data Engineer, Vertex AI Lead (Onsite - GA)

Polarits; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Polarits is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to own end-to-end data transformation initiatives using Google Cloud Platform, including Vertex AI, Dataplex and BigQuery, in Alpharetta, GA. This onsite role requires 12+ years of experience and eligibility for USC/GC visas, with a W2 employment arrangement.

You will partner with executives and clients to define modern data strategies, ensure compliance, and deliver measurable business value through cloud-native data architectures and governance

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience in data engineering or related roles.
• Strong expertise with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Experience with Dataplex, Data Catalog, BigQuery, and Vertex AI.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide data transformation initiatives with a strategic, cloud-native approach.
• Collaborate with executives and clients to define and implement modern data strategies and frameworks that deliver business value, compliance, and maturity.
• Leverage Google Cloud Platform (GCP) native tools including Dataplex, Data Catalog, BigQuery, and Vertex AI.

Skills

Google Cloud Platform

Vertex AI

Dataplex

Data Catalog

BigQuery

Stakeholder communication

Executive collaboration

Tools

Dataplex

Data Catalog

BigQuery

Vertex AI

Job description

Polarits is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to own end-to-end data transformation initiatives using Google Cloud Platform, including Vertex AI, Dataplex and BigQuery, in Alpharetta, GA. This onsite role requires 12+ years of experience and eligibility for USC/GC visas, with a W2 employment arrangement.

You will partner with executives and clients to define modern data strategies, ensure compliance, and deliver measurable business value through cloud-native data architectures and governance