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Lead Data Engineer - ETL/SQL

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Multiple Locations
7 - 9 Years
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Posted on: 06/08/2025

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Lead Data Engineer with strong expertise in Google BigQuery and
working knowledge of Looker to support a data modernization engagement. The candidate will lead
efforts in revamping data architecture, optimizing data pipelines, and supporting reporting needs,
while mentoring an internal client developer to enable smooth transition post-engagement.


Job Description / Duties and Responsibilities :


Data Architecture & Engineering :


- Assess and enhance existing data models, pipelines, and architecture in BigQuery.

- Optimize data flows and storage for performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency.

- Implement best practices in data engineering and governance.


Data Process & Structure Improvement :


- Review and improve the current data collection and transformation processes.

- Ensure high-quality, consistent, and reliable data availability.


BI Support Dashboards & Reports :


- Enhance and maintain existing reports and dashboards using Looker.

- Design and build new reports as per evolving business requirements.


Stakeholder Collaboration :


- Work closely with business and technical stakeholders to gather data and reporting needs.

- Translate business requirements into technical deliverables.


Mentoring & Knowledge Transfer :


- Guide and mentor the clients internal developer.

- Ensure sufficient handover for long-term maintainability after project completion.


Must-Have Skills :

- Strong experience with Google BigQuery data modeling, query optimization, performance
tuning.

- Proficient in building and managing data pipelines and ETL/ELT workflows.

- Solid SQL skills and experience working with large datasets.

- Experience with Looker creating/modifying dashboards and LookML understanding.

- Experience with version control (e.g., Git) and CI/CD for data solutions.

- Ability to work in Agile environments and with remote teams.


Good-to-Have Skills :

- Exposure to GCP services beyond BigQuery (e.g., Dataflow, Cloud Functions).


Soft Skills :

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

- Proven ability to work independently in a client-facing role.

- Experience in mentoring or coaching team members is a plus.

- To adhere to the Information Security Management policies and procedures.


The job is for:

May work from home
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