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Posted 4 days ago

  • Lambeth, Greater London
  • Contract
  • £500 /Day
  • Sponsored
  • Expires In 24 days
Senior GCP Data Engineer (Contract)

Position: Senior GCP Data Engineer

Location: London (Hybrid – 3 days onsite)

Contract Type:12-month Contract

Day Rate:£500(Inside IR35)

Start Date: ASAP

Client: Leading Investment Bank (Cyber Security Division)

🌟 Why Join Us?

* Innovative Projects: Lead the development of cutting-edge data solutions within the cyber security domain.

* Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a team of seasoned professionals in a supportive setting.

* Professional Growth: Engage in projects that offer opportunities for skill enhancement and career advancement.

🛠️ Role Overview

We are seeking a seasoned Senior GCP Data Engineer to spearhead data initiatives within our cyber security division. The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in data engineering, particularly within the Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and will be adept at designing and implementing scalable data solutions.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

* API Development: Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable backend systems and APIs.

* Data Ingestion: Develop and maintain data pipelines to extract data from various sources and load it into Google Cloud environments.

* Data Transformation: Implement data transformation processes, including data cleansing, normalization, and aggregation, to ensure data quality and consistency.

* Data Modelling: Develop and maintain data models and schemas to support efficient data storage and retrieval in Google Cloud platforms.

* Data Integration: Integrate data from multiple sources, both on-premises and cloud-based, using Cloud Composer or other relevant tools.

* Data Lakes: Build data lakes using Google Cloud services such as BigQuery.

* Performance Optimization: Optimize data pipelines and queries for improved performance and scalability in Google Cloud environments.

* Collaboration: Work with product managers to ensure superior product delivery to drive business value & transformation.

* Documentation: Document data engineering processes, data flows, and system configurations for future reference and knowledge sharing.

✅ Required Skills & Experience

* 8+ years of experience in data engineering, with a strong focus on Google Cloud Platform (GCP)-based solutions.

* Proficiency in the GCP platform, particularly in Data & AI services (e.g., BigQuery, DataProc, Cloud SQL, DataFlow, Pub/Sub, Cloud Data Fusion, Cloud Composer, Python, SQL).

* Designing, developing, and deploying scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-based solutions using GCP services.

* Translating business requirements into technical specifications.

* Proficiently utilizing core GCP services, such as Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Cloud Storage, Cloud Functions, Cloud SQL, and BigQuery.

* Implementing and managing GCP networking configurations.

* Using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform to automate infrastructure provisioning and management.

* Implementing and managing Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.

* Automating deployment processes.

* Implementing security best practices to protect cloud infrastructure and data.

* Identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks.

🎯 Preferred Qualifications

* Experience with data analytics and Big Data technologies.

* Knowledge of cloud security best practices and compliance standards.

* Experience with agile development methodologies.

* GCP certifications (e.g., Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Developer) are a plus