Senior Data Engineer (GCP)

As a Senior Associate L2 in Data Engineering, you will translate client requirements into scalable technical solutions and implement robust data pipelines. This role emphasizes strong expertise in Python, Apache Spark, SQL, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to design and deliver modern data engineering solutions.

Your Impact
Design and build scalable data ingestion, transformation, and processing pipelines using Python and Spark
Develop and optimize batch and real-time data pipelines on GCP
Implement efficient data models and transformations using SQL
Work with GCP services such as BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Dataflow, Dataproc, and Pub/Sub
Ensure data quality, reliability, and performance optimization across pipelines
Build solutions for data analytics, aggregation, and reporting
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end data solutions
Participate in design discussions and contribute to architecture decisions

Your Skills & Experience
6–9 years of overall experience with at least 4+ years in data engineering
Strong hands-on experience in:
Python for data processing and pipeline development
Apache Spark (PySpark preferred)
Advanced SQL for data transformation and optimization
Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including: BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Dataflow / Dataproc and, Pub/Sub
Experience building scalable ETL/ELT pipelines
Solid understanding of distributed data processing and performance tuning
Familiarity with data warehousing concepts and data modeling
Experience with workflow orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow)

Good to Have
Exposure to real-time/streaming pipelines
Knowledge of data governance and data quality frameworks
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
GCP certifications (e.g., Professional Data Engineer)

Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Benefits of Working Here
Gender-neutral policies
18 paid holidays annually
Generous parental leave and transition programs
Flexible work arrangements
Employee wellness and assistance programs

A Tip from the Hiring Manager
Join the team to deepen your expertise in modern cloud data engineering (GCP) and work on impactful, scalable data solutions.

Company Description
Publicis Sapient is a digital transformation partner helping organizations evolve into digitally enabled enterprises. With a strong foundation in strategy, consulting, and engineering, we deliver innovative, customer-centric solutions at scale.