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Position Description
We are seeking an experienced Big Data Engineer to join our team and play a crucial role in architecting, developing, and optimizing complex data pipelines on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in big data technologies, with robust experience in GCP and a proven track record of managing large-scale data environments and ingesting large amounts of data seamlessly.
This position is located in our Fairfax, VA office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable.
Your future duties and responsibilities
• Design, build, and maintain scalable big data solutions on GCP.
• Develop and optimize ETL processes, ensuring data integrity and quality across the data lifecycle.
• Implement efficient data ingestion strategies to handle large volumes of data from various sources.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and deliver solutions that meet business needs.
• Implement data security best practices and ensure compliance with internal and external regulations.
• Monitor and troubleshoot data infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and uptime.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation for data architecture and processes.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in big data and cloud computing, and share insights with the team.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in big data engineering.
• Strong proficiency with GCP services, including BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, and Cloud Storage.
• Proven experience in ingesting, processing, and managing large volumes of data.
• Experience with ETL tools and methodologies.
• Skilled in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala.
• Familiarity with data modeling, warehousing, and relational databases (e.g., SQL).
• Solid understanding of data security practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role
• Certifications in Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience with orchestration tools like Apache Airflow.
• Knowledge of machine learning and AI tools on GCP.
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