Senior GCP Data Engineer

Senior GCP Data Engineer
Lancashire - Permanent - Hybrid
Competitive Salary

VIQU have partnered with a leading organisation seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join their Data and Platform Engineering team during an exciting period of cloud and data platform transformation. In this hands-on role, you will design, build, and deliver modern data platforms within a cloud-first, Data Mesh environment, work closely with product managers, architects, and engineers, take ownership of your projects, and mentor junior colleagues, making a real impact on both the technology and the team.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the design, development, and delivery of cloud-based data platforms and data products as a Senior Data Engineer.
Own the full data product life cycle, from initial design through to decommissioning.
Build and maintain robust ETL/ELT pipelines using SQL, Python, and modern tooling.
Collaborate closely with product managers, architects, and engineers to solve complex technical and business challenges.
Act as the go-to technical expert for junior engineers, providing mentorship, code reviews, and quality assurance.
Produce clear, well-documented solutions for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Support CI/CD, environment control (dev/test/prod), and effective change management practices.
Contribute to cloud platform development, with a strong preference for GCP (BigQuery), within a Data Mesh architecture.

Key Requirements:

5+ years' experience as a Data Engineer with a strong focus on ETL/ELT.
Advanced SQL and Python development skills.
Hands-on experience with DBT, GIT, Terraform, Docker, IAM, and Airflow (Composer).
Proven experience working on cloud platforms - ideally GCP (BigQuery), but Azure or AWS also considered.
Strong understanding of Data Mesh, Test Driven Design, and Agile delivery.
Experience with documentation, CI/CD pipelines, and multi-environment controls.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead by example within engineering teams.
Experience supporting mergers, integrations, or large-scale organisational change is highly desirable.

Senior GCP Data Engineer
London - Permanent - Hybrid
Competitive Salary

Apply today to speak with VIQU in confidence or contact Belle Hegarty at (see below) 
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