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Role: Senior GCP Data Engineer.
Job Type: Permanent
Location: London, UK (Hybrid - 2 days WFO)
Number of hours: 40 hours per week – full time
We have an exciting opportunity for you as a GCP Data Engineer.
Careers at TCS: It means more
TCS is a purpose-led transformation company, built on belief. We do not just help businesses to transform through technology. We support them in making a meaningful difference to the people and communities they serve - our clients include some of the biggest brands in the UK and worldwide. For you, it means more to make an impact that matters, through challenging projects which demand ambitious innovation and thought leadership.
- Gain access to endless learning opportunities.
- Lead projects and inspire both colleagues and stakeholders.
- Lead a team and their technical growth.
The Role
As a Senior GCP Data Engineer you will be responsible for providing top-tier data capabilities, leveraging your engineering skills, and embracing the possibilities offered by cloud technology.
Key responsibilities:
- API Development: Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable backend systems and APIs.
- Data Ingestion: Develop and maintain data pipelines to extract data from various sources and load it into Google Cloud environments.
- Data Transformation: Implement data transformation processes, including data cleansing, normalization, and aggregation, to ensure data quality and consistency.
- Data Modeling: Develop and maintain data models and schemas to support efficient data storage and retrieval in Google Cloud platforms.
- Data Integration: Integrate data from multiple sources, both on-premises and cloud-based, using Cloud Composer or other relevant tools.
- Data Lakes: Build data lakes using Google Cloud services such as Big Query.
- Performance Optimization: Optimize data pipelines and queries for improved performance and scalability in Google Cloud environments.
- Collaboration: Work with product managers to ensure superior product delivery to drive business value & transformation
- Documentation: Document data engineering processes, data flows, and system configurations for future reference and knowledge sharing.
Your Profile
Essential experience:
- Experience in data engineering, with a strong focus on Google Cloud Platform (GCP)-based solutions.
- Proficiency in the GCP platform, particularly in Data & AI services (e.g., BigQuery, DataProc, Cloud SQL, DataFlow, Pub/Sub, Cloud Data Fusion, Cloud Composer, Python, SQL).
- Designing, developing, and deploying scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-based solutions using GCP services.
- Translating business requirements into technical specifications.
- Proficiently utilizing core GCP services, such as Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Cloud Storage, Cloud Functions, Cloud SQL, and BigQuery.
- Implementing and managing GCP networking configurations.
- Using IaC tools like Terraform to automate infrastructure provisioning and management.
- Implementing and managing Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
- Automating deployment processes. Implementing security best practices to protect cloud infrastructure and data.
- Identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks.
Desirable knowledge & experience:
- Experience with data analytics and Big Data technologies.
- Knowledge of cloud security best practices and compliance standards.
- Experience with agile development methodologies.
- GCP certifications (e.g., Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Developer)
Rewards and Benefits
TCS is consistently voted as a Top Employer in the UK and globally. Our competitive salary packages feature pension, health care, life assurance, laptop, phone, access to extensive training resources and discounts within the larger Tata network.
Diversity, Inclusion & Wellbeing
Tata Consultancy Services UK&I is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the UK Equality Act 2010 and the UK Human Rights Act 1998.
We believe in building and sustaining a culture of equity and belonging where everyone can thrive. Our diversity and inclusion motto is ‘Inclusion without Exception’. Our continued commitment to Culture and Diversity is reflected across our workforce implemented through equitable workplace policies and processes.
You’ll find a welcoming culture and many internal volunteering and social networks to join (these are optional). Our diversity, inclusion and social activities include 12 employee networks such as gender diversity, LGBTQIA+ & Allies, mental health, disability & neurodiversity inclusion and many more, as well as health & wellness initiatives and sports events and we sponsor the London Marathon.
We welcome and embrace diversity in race, nationality, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, age, physical ability, gender reassignment, sexual orientation. We are a disability inclusive employer and encourage disabled people to apply for this role.
If you are an applicant who needs any adjustments to the application process or interview, please contact us at with the subject line: “Adjustment Request” or call TCS London Office to request an adjustment. We welcome requests prior to you completing the application and at any stage of the recruitment process.
Application Process
Online application > 2. Technical round > 3. Managerial discussion > 4. HR discussion.
Next Steps
Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to contact each applicant individually on the status of their application. If you have not received a direct response within 30 days, then it should be deemed unsuccessful on this occasion.
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