Data Engineer
Sai Nikhil GonepallyRemoteSENIORPosted 11d ago
GCPDatabricksTerraformDataplexBigQueryPythonSQLData warehousingLakehouseDistributed data processing frameworksCloud-native architecture
About the Role
We are seeking a Data Engineer to design, build, and deploy modern cloud-based data platforms on GCP and/or Databricks. This role involves leading platform migration efforts and implementing optimized solutions using various cloud-native tools.
Key Responsibilities
• Design, build, and deploy modern cloud-based data platforms on GCP and/or Databricks
• Lead platform migration efforts to new environments with aggressive delivery timelines
• Implement and optimize solutions using Terraform, Dataplex, BigQuery, and cloud-native data engineering tools
• Develop scalable ETL/ELT pipelines and robust data architectures
• Drive infrastructure-as-code best practices for cloud resource provisioning
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth deployment and adoption
• Troubleshoot performance issues and continuously improve platform reliability
• Provide technical leadership and strategic input on platform design decisions
Requirements
• 7+ years of experience in Data Engineering / Cloud Data Platforms
• Strong hands-on expertise in GCP and/or Databricks
• Experience building and migrating enterprise-scale data platforms
• Advanced knowledge of Terraform, Dataplex, BigQuery, data warehousing, and lakehouse concepts
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL
• Experience with distributed data processing frameworks
• Deep understanding of cloud-native architecture patterns
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments with tight deadlines
What We’re Looking For
• Engineers who have built real systems end-to-end
• Professionals who understand the trade-offs of architecture decisions
• Strong ownership mindset with accountability for long-term outcomes
• Opinionated thinkers who can defend decisions while remaining open to alternative perspectives
• Individuals who learn from what didn’t work and apply those lessons forward