Job Title: Lead GCP Data Engineer

Location: Bengaluru / Chennai / Pune / Hyderabad

Experience Required: 10 Years

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Lead GCP Data Engineer to design, develop, and optimize scalable cloud-native data solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Python, SQL, and modern data engineering practices, along with experience building enterprise-grade ETL/ELT pipelines and handling large-scale structured and unstructured datasets.

The role also requires exposure to AI-assisted engineering tools and the ability to leverage modern development practices to improve engineering productivity and solution delivery. Candidates with prior experience in Healthcare, Clinical Trial, or EMR/EHR data ecosystems will be highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using GCP-native technologies
Develop and optimize large-scale data processing frameworks for enterprise data platforms
Work closely with cross-functional teams including Data Scientists, Analysts, Architects, and Business stakeholders
Implement cloud-native data engineering solutions leveraging GCP services
Ensure data quality, governance, scalability, and performance optimization across data platforms
Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to technical solution design
Leverage AI-assisted engineering tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT, or similar platforms to accelerate development and improve engineering efficiency
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across the project lifecycle
Collaborate within Agile teams to deliver high-quality data engineering solutions

Must Have Skills

10 years of experience in Data Engineering
Strong hands-on expertise in Python and SQL
Extensive experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Expertise in building ETL/ELT pipelines and large-scale data processing solutions
Strong understanding of cloud-based data architectures and distributed data systems
Exposure to AI-assisted engineering tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT, or similar platforms
Strong problem-solving, debugging, and performance optimization skills

Good to Have Skills

Experience working with Clinical Trial, EMR/EHR, or Healthcare data platforms
Understanding of Healthcare data standards and workflows
Exposure to modern data warehousing and analytics platforms
Experience working in regulated or healthcare environments

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience leading technical initiatives and mentoring engineering teams

Why Join Us

Opportunity to work on next-generation cloud and healthcare data platforms
Exposure to AI-enabled engineering practices and modern cloud technologies
Collaborative and innovation-driven work environment
Opportunity to contribute to impactful enterprise-scale healthcare solutions