Title: GCP Data Engineer Location: 100% Remote Duration: 6+ Month Contract with good chances of extension Must complete the "Data Engineer Assessment Test" Job Title: GCP Data Engineer We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer with strong expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and cloud-native data engineering tools. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in building scalable data pipelines, working with modern big data tools, and supporting complex cloud environments. Required Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of experience • 5–7+ years of hands-on experience in data engineering • Proficient in GCP, including services like BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions, Cloud Run, Cloud Scheduler, and Cloud SQL • Strong experience with Apache Spark, PySpark, Hadoop, and Hive • Solid understanding of cloud computing concepts: VMs, networking, and storage • Hands-on experience with GCP APIs and SDKs • Skilled in data modeling, database design, and SQL • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills Top 3 Required Skills: • In-depth knowledge of GCP environment • Terraform development for infrastructure automation • Experience in database modeling Preferred Qualifications: • Experience scripting in Python for data tasks • Familiarity with Python libraries like NumPy, Pandas, and SciPy • Background in healthcare or insurance domain is a plus • Additional hands-on experience with Hadoop and Hive