Job Title: GCP Data Engineer 2 - B2 - Canada
Work Site: Toronto, Canada (Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract with a possible 3-month Contract-to-Hire (CTH) opportunity
Job Summary
We are seeking a GCP Data Engineer with hands-on experience in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services, particularly BigQuery, and knowledge of DBT for data transformation and modeling. The ideal candidate will have strong SQL skills, a solid understanding of data warehousing concepts, and basic to intermediate proficiency in Python for scripting and automation.
A strong understanding of Agentic technologies and knowledge of the telecommunications (Telecom) domain would be an added advantage.
Key Responsibilities
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Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), primarily using BigQuery.
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Develop and manage DBT models to transform raw data into clean, tested, and documented datasets, if required.
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Write complex and optimized SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, and analysis.
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Implement and maintain data warehousing solutions, ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability.
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Collaborate with data analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver high-quality data solutions.
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Monitor and troubleshoot data pipeline performance and data quality issues.
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Automate data workflows and tasks using Python scripts where necessary.
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Ensure data governance, security, and compliance standards are met.
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
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5 years of experience in data engineering or a similar role.
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Strong expertise in SQL, with the ability to write efficient and complex queries.
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Hands-on experience with BigQuery and other GCP data services.
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Solid understanding of data warehousing principles and best practices.
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Basic to intermediate proficiency in Python for scripting and automation.
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Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
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Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
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Knowledge of DBT for data modeling and transformation.
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Strong understanding of Agentic technologies.
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Knowledge or experience in the telecommunications (Telecom) domain.