GCP Data Engineer
This mid-level data engineer role at EXL in Gurugram focuses on designing and optimizing scalable GCP-based data pipelines, leveraging BigQuery, Dataproc, and Airflow to process large-scale datasets for analytics. The position requires hands-on experience with cloud-native big data tools and a strong foundation in SQL for data warehousing solutions.
Skills required
About this role
Technical Skills:-
1. Core Data Engineering Skills
Big Data Technologies: Proficiency in using GCP's big data tools like:
BigQuery: For data warehousing and SQL analytics.
Dataproc: For running Spark and Hadoop clusters.
Airflow: For pipeline Orchestration
Dataflow: For stream and batch data processing.(High level Idea)
Pub/Sub: For real-time messaging and event ingestion.(High level Idea)
Data Modeling: Experience/Knowledge on designing scalable, efficient data models for OLAP and OLTP use cases.
ETL/ELT Pipelines:
Expertise in building automated, scalable, and reliable pipelines using custom Python/Scala solutions or Cloud Data Fusion.
2. Programming and Scripting
Strong coding skills in Python, SQL, and optionally Java/Scala.
Familiarity with APIs and SDKs for GCP services to build custom data solutions.
3. Cloud Infrastructure
Understanding of GCP services such as Cloud Storage, Compute Engine, and Cloud Functions.
Familiarity with Kubernetes (GKE) and containerisation for deploying data pipelines. (Optional but Good to have)
4. DevOps and CI/CD
Experience setting up CI/CD pipelines using Cloud Build, GitHub Actions, or other tools.
Monitoring and logging tools like Cloud Monitoring and Cloud Logging for production workflows.
Soft Skills: -
1. Innovation and Problem-Solving
Ability to think creatively and design innovative solutions for complex data challenges.
Experience in prototyping and experimenting with cutting-edge GCP tools or third-party integrations.
Strong analytical mindset to transform raw data into actionable insights.
2. Collaboration
Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively with data analysts, and business stakeholders.
Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
3. Adaptability and Continuous Learning
Open to exploring new GCP features and rapidly adapting to changes in cloud technology
Responsibilities
1. Core Data Engineering Skills
Big Data Technologies: Proficiency in using GCP's big data tools like:
BigQuery: For data warehousing and SQL analytics.
Dataproc: For running Spark and Hadoop clusters.
Airflow: For pipeline Orchestration
Dataflow: For stream and batch data processing.(High level Idea)
Pub/Sub: For real-time messaging and event ingestion.(High level Idea)
Data Modeling: Experience/Knowledge on designing scalable, efficient data models for OLAP and OLTP use cases.
ETL/ELT Pipelines:
Expertise in building automated, scalable, and reliable pipelines using custom Python/Scala solutions or Cloud Data Fusion.
2. Programming and Scripting
Strong coding skills in Python, SQL, and optionally Java/Scala.
Familiarity with APIs and SDKs for GCP services to build custom data solutions.
3. Cloud Infrastructure
Understanding of GCP services such as Cloud Storage, Compute Engine, and Cloud Functions.
Familiarity with Kubernetes (GKE) and containerisation for deploying data pipelines. (Optional but Good to have)
4. DevOps and CI/CD
Experience setting up CI/CD pipelines using Cloud Build, GitHub Actions, or other tools.
Monitoring and logging tools like Cloud Monitoring and Cloud Logging for production workflows.
Qualifications
Graduate in Computer Science, or related field. 6+ years of experience in data engineering or related field.
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