Data Engineer (GCP)

ANSON MCCADE
London
9 months ago
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Role:

GCP Data Engineer
Location:

London (Hybrid Flexibility)
Salary:

Up to £80,000 + Bonus & Benefits

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

We are working with a global technology leader renowned for designing, building, and modernizing mission-critical systems that power some of the world's most vital operations. As part of their continued growth, they are seeking an experienced

GCP Data Engineer

to join their collaborative, cross-functional team in London.

The Role – GCP Data Engineer
As a

GCP Data Engineer , you will play a pivotal role in shaping data platforms across a range of cloud environments, with a strong focus on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). You’ll be involved in full-lifecycle data projects – from ingestion and transformation through to analytics and visualization – all while collaborating closely with data scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders.
This is a high-impact position that offers the chance to work on multi-client, multi-cloud environments and drive innovation across complex data ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities
Design and implement scalable, high-performance data platforms within GCP
Develop and manage ETL pipelines, ensuring quality and consistency across the data lifecycle
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data flows across multiple sources and applications
Provide technical guidance and training to users and internal teams

Required Experience
Proven track record of delivering large-scale data platforms using Google Cloud Platform
Hands-on experience with GCP tools:

BigQuery, Dataform, Dataproc, Composer, Pub/Sub
Strong programming skills in

Python, PySpark , and

SQL
Deep understanding of data engineering concepts, including ETL, data warehousing, and cloud storage
Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams

Desirable Experience
Bachelor's, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field
Familiarity with BI tools such as

Looker

for reporting and dashboarding
Exposure to other environments such as

Databricks, Snowflake, AWS, Azure, or DBT
Understanding of observability, monitoring, and logging in GCP
GCP Professional Data Engineer certification

(or similar)

What’s on Offer
Competitive salary of

£80,000 + bonus and full benefits package
Flexible hybrid working from a central London base
Continuous professional development with access to leading certification programs (Google, AWS, Microsoft)
Dynamic, inclusive culture supported by internal networks and equity-focused initiatives
Involvement in innovative, high-impact projects for Fortune 100 clients

This is an excellent opportunity for a

GCP Data Engineer

looking to take the next step in a cutting-edge environment that champions growth, collaboration, and technology-driven impact.
Let me know if you'd like a shorter version for LinkedIn or InMail outreach.

Reference : AMC/JWH/GDEL1

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