TEKsystems

GCP Data Engineer (W2 ONLY)

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This role is for a GCP Data Engineer (W2 ONLY) in Irving, Texas, on a 12-24 month contract, paying $81.90 - $85.00/hr. Key skills include AI tools, Pyspark, Python, GCP services, and data lake architecture. 6+ years of data engineering experience required.
🌎 - Country
United States
💱 - Currency
$ USD
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💰 - Day rate
680
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🗓️ - Date
April 4, 2026
🕒 - Duration
More than 6 months
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🏝️ - Location
Hybrid
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📄 - Contract
W2 Contractor
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🔒 - Security
Unknown
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📍 - Location detailed
Irving, TX
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🧠 - Skills detailed
#Google Cloud Storage #BigQuery #Data Access #Data Management #"ETL (Extract #Transform #Load)" #PySpark #Python #Cloud #Data Engineering #Requirements Gathering #Cybersecurity #Strategy #Storage #Kafka (Apache Kafka) #Migration #Langchain #Documentation #Metadata #Spark (Apache Spark) #Airflow #Data Lake #Data Pipeline #Deployment #Agile #Security #Jira #Scala #GCP (Google Cloud Platform) #Automation #Data Quality #Classification #AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Role description
Hybrid in Irving, Texas 12-24 Month Contract - Can convert Top Skills' Details • Hands on experience with AI tools like LangChain, LangGraph/ADK, LLM's, RAG, MCP, etc. You will be designing and building AI-enabled, cloud native date pipelines using Pyspark and Python. Also, leveraging LLM's and agentic frameworks to automate data engineering workflows end to end. • 6+ years of experience in data engineering with hands on experience creating/supporting spark based ingestion and processing. • Experience working with the GCP data services- Google cloud storage, BigQuery, data proc, cloud composer. • Experience with data lake architecture and design, with hands on experience with Kafka, Airflow, etc. • Python experience- this should be there bread and butter especially given the AI component Description We are seeking a Cloud Data Platform Engineer to help build a modern, AI-enabled data platform from the ground up for our client's Cyber Security Data Ecosystem. This is a highly visible, hands-on role focused on designing and delivering next-generation cloud analytics and AI-driven data engineering solutions in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. In this role, you will lead the design and implementation of scalable data platforms on a hybrid cloud, supporting the migration from on-premises systems to Google Cloud. You will work closely with principal engineers, product managers, and data engineers in an agile, matrixed organization to roadmap, build, and operationalize modern data capabilities. A major focus of this role is using AI to transform the entire data engineering lifecycle—from requirements gathering and documentation, to Jira automation, code generation, pipeline creation, deployment, and post-production incident triage. You will help pioneer the use of agentic and LLM-based frameworks to automate data pipelines, governance, quality, metadata management, and natural-language-based data access. Employee Value Proposition (EVP) Help build a modern data platform from the ground up and help design the AI first date engineering model Work Environment 3 days onsite, 2 days remote Business Drivers/Customer Impact Accelerate our cleint's migration to a cloud‑native, AI‑enabled data platform that can scale securely and efficiently to support next‑generation cybersecurity analytics. By embedding AI and automation across the data engineering lifecycle, the role enables faster insight delivery, higher data quality, and reduced operational risk at enterprise scale. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Irving, TX. Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $81.90 - $85.00/hr. Requirements Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Irving,TX. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 16, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems And TEKsystems Global Services We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.