GCP Data Engineer

About Position:
We are seeking a highly skilled GCP Data Engineer they will be responsible for migrating a large‑scale wholesale banking data mart from on‑prem Teradata to Google BigQuery, including schema redesign, SQL conversion, and ETL/ELT orchestration.
Designs performance‑optimized, cost‑efficient BigQuery data models while ensuring data accuracy, controls, lineage, and regulatory readiness. Collaborates with business and technical stakeholders to deliver secure, production‑ready analytics solutions with post‑migration support and optimization.
Role: GCP Data Engineer
Location: Hyderabad & Bengaluru
Experience: 7+ years
Job Type: Full Time Employment
What You'll Do:
Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines on GCP.
Develop ETL/ELT solutions for batch and real-time data processing.
Build and optimize data warehouses using BigQuery.
Create orchestration workflows using Cloud Composer (Apache Airflow).
Develop and maintain data ingestion frameworks using Pub/Sub, Dataflow, and Cloud Storage (GCS).
Implement data quality, monitoring, validation, and governance controls.
Optimize query performance and storage costs.
Collaborate with business, analytics, and engineering teams to understand data requirements.
Support production deployments, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.
Participate in cloud migration and modernization initiatives.
Expertise You'll Bring:
BE/MBA/BCA/MCA or equivalent
Extensive experience designing, developing, and managing cloud-native data solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Hands-on expertise with core GCP services including BigQuery, Cloud Storage (GCS), Cloud Composer (Airflow), Dataflow, Dataproc, Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions, Cloud Run, and IAM.
Ability to architect scalable, secure, and cost-efficient data platforms for enterprise workloads
Benefits:
Competitive salary and benefits package
Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
Annual health check-ups
Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents
Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:
Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.
We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment
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