Lead GCP Data Engineer

Job Title: GCP Lead Data Engineer Location: Irving, TX (5 days onsite – in-person interview required) Duration: 12+ months Tax Term: W2 Only Interview Requirement: Glider technical assessment + onsite interview Role Overview We are seeking a Senior / Lead Data Engineer with strong hands-on technical depth, data architecture and design experience, and proven technical leadership skills. This role will play a key part in modernizing the enterprise data platform, leading complex data engineering initiatives, and guiding design decisions as workloads transition from on-prem to Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The ideal candidate is comfortable operating as a technical lead, owning end-to-end data solutions, mentoring team members, and partnering closely with product owners and stakeholders.Required Qualifications & Skills Core Technical Skills • Expert-level data engineering experience in modern data stacks • Strong hands-on expertise with: • SQL (advanced transformations and optimization) • Python • PySpark / Spark • Deep experience building ETL / ELT pipelines at scale • Strong understanding of data transformations, data quality, and lineage Cloud & Platform (Must Have) • Strong Google Cloud Platform (GCP) experience, including: • Designing and deploying data pipelines on GCP • Cloud-native storage and processing patterns • Performance, cost optimization, and scalability considerations • Experience with Azure is a plus, but GCP is required Data Architecture & Design • Strong experience in: • Data modeling (operational and analytical) • Delta Lake / modern data lakehouse concepts • Designing cloud-based data architectures for reporting and downstream systems • Ability to translate business requirements into clean, scalable technical designs DevOps / CI-CD • Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines using tools such as: • Jenkins • GitHub Actions • GitLab • Experience implementing automation and deployment standards for data platforms Additional Experience • Familiarity with tools like SSIS, SAS, or similar, to understand and migrate legacy code • Configuration-driven frameworks and understanding how enterprise data frameworks operate • Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and adaptability • Proven ability to operate in a lead / senior capacity, influencing technical direction The specific compensation for this position will be determined by several factors, including the scope, complexity, and location of the role, as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401K contributions, as well as PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by applicable state or localities where you reside or work. Pay Range: $70 - $75/hr on W2 If you receive a suspicious message, email, or phone call claiming to be from PTR Global do not respond or click on any links. Instead, contact us directly at +1 214-740-2424. To report any concerns, please email us at legal@pinnacle1.com