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Job Description Senior Data Engineer (GCP) Location: Remote Experience: 58 Years Employment Type: Contract Job SummaryWe are looking for an experienced Senior Data Engineer with strong expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and modern data engineering technologies. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable data pipelines, optimizing data processing workflows, and enabling efficient analytics solutions using cloud-native technologies. Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using Python and Apache Airflow.Build and optimize data ingestion, transformation, and processing workflows on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).Develop and manage large-scale data solutions using BigQuery, Cloud Storage, and Data Lake architecture.Work with structured and semi-structured data using SQL Server, BigQuery, and Hadoop ecosystems.Optimize SQL queries, data models, and pipeline performance for high-volume datasets.Design scalable Data Lake solutions for enterprise analytics and reporting.Collaborate with Data Scientists, BI Developers, and cross-functional teams to deliver business-driven data solutions.Implement data quality checks, monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting mechanisms.Ensure data security, governance, and best practices across cloud environments.Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and technical documentation.Required SkillsStrong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).Expertise in SQL Server and advanced SQL programming.Strong programming skills in Python.Experience with Apache Airflow for workflow orchestration.Good knowledge of Hadoop ecosystem.Hands-on experience with Google BigQuery.Experience designing and implementing Data Lake architectures.Strong understanding of ETL/ELT concepts and data warehousing.Experience with Git, CI/CD, and Agile methodologies.Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.Preferred QualificationsExperience with GCP services such as Cloud Composer, Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub, Dataflow, or Dataproc.Knowledge of Spark, PySpark, or distributed data processing frameworks.GCP Professional Data Engineer certification is a plus.Experience with infrastructure automation and monitoring tools is preferred. .
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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.