GCP Data Engineer

Role : GCP Data Engineer Location: Charlotte, NC (100% onsite) Hire Type : Contract Note : “Must be legally authorized to work in US without need for employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future.” Background: As tenants transition to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to comply with data center exit mandates, they encounter challenges that require extensive support. This initiative focuses on creating a structured tenant engagement model, including education on platform capabilities, migration best practices, and hands-on guidance throughout onboarding. Key activities include acting as a concierge service for queries, providing practical demonstrations and reusable artifacts, and maintaining knowledge resources. The model combines helpdesk support with high-touch consulting to deliver a comprehensive and consistent migration experience. Technical Skills - Deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services: Big Query, Dataproc, Dataflow, Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub, Cloud Composer, Data Plex - Experience with Teradata and Hadoop ecosystems (Hive, HDFS, MapReduce) - Proficiency in SQL (BTEQ, Teradata SQL and Big Query SQL) - Scripting in Python - CI/CD pipeline setup using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Harness - GCP Big Query Migration Services - Building automated data validation and reconciliation frameworks Soft Skills - Effective communication and documentation abilities - Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments - Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams (Data Architects, Cloud Engineers, Business Analysts)