BigQuery Developer / GCP Data Engineer

Description

Role Type: Contract position. Engagement options available on W2 or C2C basis.

Location: Primarily remote. Occasional onsite presence may be required based on project needs. Preference will be given to candidates within driving distance of Woonsocket, RI.

Job Title: BigQuery Developer / GCP Data Engineer

Job Summary:

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented BigQuery Developer with hands-on experience in Google Cloud Platform to support and enhance our enterprise data warehouse and analytics solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong SQL , BigQuery and Python development experience, along with working knowledge of Dataflow, Cloud Composer, GitHub, and CI/CD practices. This role requires strong analytical skills, problem-solving ability, and effective communication to work with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

· BigQuery Development (Primary Focus)

· Develop, maintain, and optimize BigQuery datasets, tables, views, procedures and queries.

· Write efficient and scalable SQL for reporting and analytics.

· Implement partitioning and clustering to improve query performance.

· Support data warehouse design and data modeling activities.

· Monitor query performance and optimize cost usage.

· Troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues in BigQuery.

· Support data validation and quality checks.

Data Pipeline Development

· Develop and maintain batch pipelines using Python and Google Cloud Dataflow (Apache Beam).

· Load, transform, and integrate data from various sources into BigQuery.

· Work on ETL/ELT processes and ensure reliable data processing.

· Assist in debugging and performance tuning of pipelines.

Workflow Orchestration

· Develop and maintain workflows using Cloud Composer (Apache Airflow).

· Integrate workflows with Tidal Job Scheduler for enterprise scheduling.

· Monitor production jobs and support issue resolution.

Version Control & CI/CD

· Use GitHub for source control and collaboration.

· Contribute to CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.

· Follow best practices for code versioning and peer reviews.

Collaboration & Communication

· Work closely with data analysts, business users, and technical teams.

· Translate business requirements into efficient BigQuery solutions.

· Document data flows, technical designs, and operational processes.

· Provide production support as needed.

Requirements

· 3–5 years of experience in data engineering or data development.

· Strong hands-on experience with BigQuery.

· Strong SQL skills (joins, aggregations, window functions, performance tuning).

· Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

· Experience building batch pipelines using Python and Dataflow.

· Experience with Cloud Composer (Airflow).

· Working knowledge of GitHub and GitHub Actions.

· Experience with enterprise job schedulers such as Tidal.

· Understanding of data warehousing concepts.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Good verbal and written communication skills.

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