Data Engineer-Big Query(T1)
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Full-time
On-site
Kerala, India
Job Purpose
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.
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 client’s internal developer.
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 client’s 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).
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.
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.