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Lead Data Engineer, GCP Scala.

Pan-IndiaHybrid12–15 yearsPosted 2026-08-25

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About the organisation.

Our client is a prominent computer software company known for its innovative solutions and commitment to technological advancement. They operate on a global scale, delivering cutting-edge products and services to a diverse client base. The company fosters a culture of continuous learning and collaboration, encouraging employees to push the boundaries of what's possible in the tech industry.

About the role.

This role is for a Lead Data Engineer with a strong background in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Scala. You will be instrumental in architecting and implementing robust data solutions, focusing on end-to-end data pipeline development. The position requires deep expertise in cloud data technologies and the ability to drive complex data initiatives within a dynamic environment.

What you will do.

  • Architect and implement solutions on Google Cloud Platform using various GCP components
  • Create end-to-end data pipelines using Apache Beam, Google Dataflow, or Apache Spark
  • Identify downstream implications of data loads and migrations, including data quality and regulatory aspects
  • Implement data pipelines to automate ingestion, transformation, and augmentation of data sources
  • Provide best practices for data pipeline operations and maintenance
  • Work in a rapidly changing business environment to enable simplified user access to massive data
  • Build scalable data solutions to support evolving business needs
  • Perform advanced SQL writing and data mining for complex datasets

What you bring.

  • 12–15 years of experience in IT or professional services, with a focus on IT delivery or large-scale IT analytics projects
  • Expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) data engineering, including BigQuery, Cloud Composer/Python, Cloud Functions, Dataproc+PySpark, Dataflow+Pub/Sub, and Scala
  • Strong experience with Apache Beam, Google Dataflow, or Apache Spark for data pipeline creation
  • Expert knowledge in SQL development and advanced SQL writing
  • Proficiency in building data integration and preparation tools using cloud technologies (e.g., Snaplogic, Google Dataflow, Cloud Dataprep, Python)
  • Experience programming in Python, Java, or similar languages
  • Expertise in at least two of the following: Relational Databases, Analytical Databases, NoSQL databases
  • Certified in Google Professional Data Engineer/Solution Architect is a significant advantage
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