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Lead Data Engineer GCP | Dataflow | Java | BigQuery Experience: 7+ Years Location: Chennai / Bangalore / Coimbatore Work Mode: Hybrid Job Type: Full-Time Job Summary We are looking for a highly skilled Lead Data Engineer with solid expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Apache Beam/Dataflow, Java, and BigQuery. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing scalable data pipelines and cloud-based data processing solutions for enterprise applications. Key Responsibilities Design and develop scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using GCP services. Build and maintain real-time and batch data processing pipelines using Google Dataflow and Apache Beam. Develop robust backend data-processing solutions using Java. Work extensively with BigQuery for data warehousing, analytics, and performance optimization. Integrate data from multiple sources including APIs, databases, and streaming platforms. Optimize pipeline performance, cost, scalability, and reliability on GCP. Collaborate with Architects, Analysts, DevOps teams, and business stakeholders. Ensure data quality, governance, monitoring, and security best practices. Troubleshoot production issues and implement scalable long-term solutions. Required Skills 7+ years of relevant Data Engineering experience. Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Expertise in Google Dataflow and Apache Beam. Solid programming skills in Java. Hands-on experience with BigQuery. Experience building batch and streaming data pipelines. Strong knowledge of SQL and data modeling concepts. Experience with CI/CD, Git, and Agile methodologies. Solid problem-solving and debugging skills. Positive to Have Experience with Pub/Sub, Cloud Composer, Cloud Storage, Dataproc, or Kafka. Exposure to Python or Spark. Experience working with large-scale enterprise data platforms. GCP certification is an added advantage. Preferred Qualification Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Job Location Candidates should be available to work in a Hybrid model from: Chennai Bangalore Coimbatore Apply Now Interested candidates can apply with their updated resume, current CTC, expected CTC, notice period, and current location. Compensation: 70,000.00 per month Work Location: In person .
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.