Senior GCP Data Engineer

Job#: 3025477 Job Description: Ford Motor Company Hybrid On-Site Dearborn, MI 12+ Month Contract $60-70/HR Position Description:We are seeking a highly skilled Data Architect to join our team on an agency basis. This role is uniquely suited for professionals who bring a strong foundation in data engineering and hands-on programming, complemented by meaningful exposure to data architecture practices for analytics systems. We value depth of skill and breadth of experience over a specific number of years — candidates with strong, demonstrable capabilities across any combination of the competencies below are encouraged to apply. In this role, you will bridge the gap between enterprise architecture thinking and hands-on data engineering execution. You will be expected to design scalable, governed data systems while remaining deeply involved in building and optimizing the pipelines, models, and transformation layers that power large-scale analytics and operational use cases. This is a highly technical, hands-on position that requires both strategic thinking and the ability to write production-quality code. Important Note on Priorities: While this is posted as a Data Architect role, hands-on data engineering and programming skills are the primary focus of this search. Candidates with a strong data engineering background and meaningful exposure to data architecture concepts and practices are strongly preferred over candidates with architecture experience alone. The ability to build, optimize, and deliver working data systems is weighted more heavily than formal architecture credentials.Skills Required:Coding, Programming, GCP, Software Development, Data Architecture, Data/Analytics, Big Query, Application Development, Application Architect, Data Modeling, Application DesignSkills Preferred:N/AExperience Required:Senior Associate Exp: 6-10 yrs in IT; 4+ yrs in concentrationExperience Preferred:0Education Required:Bachelor's DegreeEducation Preferred:Additional Safety Training/Licensing/Personal Protection Requirements:Additional Information :Hybrid Position 4 days a week onsite 1. Build and maintain data pipelines on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) using Dataflow for batch and/or streaming processing workflows 2. Develop and maintain robust data transformation layers using Dataform and/or dbt, following best practices in modeling, testing, documentation, and deployment patterns 3. Design end-to-end enterprise data architectures for large-scale analytics and operational use cases, ensuring scalability, reliability, and governance 4. Translate complex business requirements into conceptual, logical, and physical data models that align with organizational goals and technical constraints 5. Apply deep BigQuery expertise including schema design, partitioning and clustering strategies, and continuous cost and performance optimization 6. Write complex SQL transformations and analytics queries across large-scale datasets with a high degree of accuracy and performance awareness 7. Leverage programming skills (Python, Java, Scala, or equivalent) to support automation, pipeline logic, orchestration, and data utility development 8. Utilize enterprise data modeling tools such as SAP PowerDesigner and/or ERwin to produce well-documented, standards-compliant data models 9. Collaborate within CI/CD and Git-based workflows, including branching strategies, peer code reviews, automated testing, and managed deployments for data and analytics engineering EEO Employer Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178. Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide. Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide. Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of ASGN Incorporated. NYSE: ASGN 4400 Cox Road Suite 200 Glen Allen, Virginia 23060 Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Apex Systems.