Senior Technical Consultant - GCP Data Engineer

We currently have a career opportunity for a Senior Technical Consultant to join our team located (location).

As a Senior Technical Consultant you will participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle which includes estimating, technical design, implementation, documentation, testing, deployment and support of application developed for our clients. As a member working in a team environment you will take direction from solution architects and Leads on development activities.

Perficient is always looking for the best and brightest talent and we need you! We’re a quickly-growing, global digital consulting leader, and we’re transforming the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands. You’ll work with the latest technologies, expand your skills, and become a part of our global community of talented, diverse, and knowledgeable colleagues.

Data & Analytics Product Group under FCSD Tech is looking to for a dynamic and result oriented candidate for the role of Senior Data Engineer within its Data Orchestration product line. The candidate will be responsible for designing the transformation and modernization of big data solutions on the GCP cloud. The candidate must have experience leading large-scale solutions and the operationalization of data warehouses, data lakes, and analytics platforms on a cloud platform, GCP preferred. We seek individuals with a wide range of technology skills in these domains, capable of designing the right solutions using a mix of GCP and third-party technologies for deployment on the GCP cloud.

8+ years of Data Engineering experience

5+ years of Cloud experience (GCP preferred) with solutions designed and implemented at production scale

Strong understanding of key GCP services, especially those related to data processing [Batch/Real Time] Big Query, Cloud Scheduler, Airflow, Postgres, Data Flow, Pub/Sub, Cloud Logging and Cloud Monitoring

Experience with infrastructure as code Terraform/ GitHub

Experience in design, development and implementation of data pipelines using Data Warehousing applications

Experience in integrating various data sources like Oracle, Teradata, DB2, Big Query & Flat files

Hands on experience in performance tuning and debugging ETL jobs

Involving in review meetings and coordinating with the team in job designing and fine-tuning the job performance.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for gathering business requirements and design ETL systems to meet application needs
• Work closely with stakeholders to gather requirements and provide technical guidance on the migration process
• Collaborate with the data engineering teams to understand the existing JCL/ETL jobs and their dependencies.
• Design and implement migration strategies for moving ETL to GCP native services.
• Develop, test, and deploy data pipelines and workflows, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance
• Troubleshoot and resolve any production issues or challenges that arise during the migration
• Deliver product features as part of roadmap and business needs
• Lead in Effort estimation for the new developments and enhancements.
• Co-create test plan and lead execution and code deployment. Lead performance tuning to optimize the job execution.
• Responsible for validating, run, scheduling and monitoring jobs using data stage director
• Responsible for debugging Ticketing issues in the production phase
• BE/BTech in CS/IT or equivalent degree in relevant domain
• Proven experience in data engineering [IBM DataStage or equivalent Cloud ETL preferred]
• Strong knowledge of ETL processes, data integration and data management
• Proficiency in programming languages such as SQL, Python or Java
• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms and data storage solutions
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently as well as team player
• Professional Certification in GCP (e.g., Professional Data Engineer)
• Experience in Mainframe to GCP migration considered plus

Agile Methodology Practitioner

Perficient full-time employees receive complete and competitive benefits. We offer a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, generous work/life opportunities and an outstanding benefits package that includes paid time off plus holidays. In addition, all colleagues are eligible for a number of rewards and recognition programs including billable bonus opportunities. Encouraging a healthy work/life balance and providing our colleagues great benefits are just part of what makes Perficient a great place to work.

WHO WE ARE

Perficient is a leading global digital consultancy. We imagine, create, engineer, and run digital transformation solutions that help our clients exceed customers’ expectations, outpace competition, and grow their business. With unparalleled strategy, creative, and technology capabilities, our colleagues bring big thinking and innovative ideas, along with a practical approach to help our clients – the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands succeed.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

At Perficient, we promise to challenge, champion, and celebrate our people. You will experience a unique and collaborative culture that values every voice. Join our team, and you’ll become part of something truly special.

We believe in developing a workforce that is as diverse and inclusive as the clients we work with. We’re committed to actively listening, learning, and acting to further advance our organization, our communities, and our future leaders… and we’re not done yet.

Perficient, Inc. proudly provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Perficient, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Perficient, Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or covered veterans.

Improper interference with the ability of Perficient, Inc. employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

Disability Accommodations

Perficient is committed to providing a barrier-free employment process with reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.

Disclaimer: The above statements are not intended to be a complete statement of job content, rather to act as a guide to the essential functions performed by the employee assigned to this classification. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time.