Engenheiro de Dados GCP - Sênior

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Engenheiro de Dados GCP - Sênior based in Brazil.

This role is designed for a senior data engineering professional focused on modernizing and optimizing large-scale data platforms in Google Cloud environments. You will work on complex data transformation initiatives, migrating legacy pipelines into scalable cloud-native architectures. The position combines advanced SQL development, Python/PySpark engineering, automation, and cloud data solutions. You will contribute to improving data reliability, performance, and governance across high-volume environments. The role requires strong technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, and experience working with modern data ecosystems. You will collaborate with technical teams to deliver efficient, secure, and scalable data solutions that generate business value.

Accountabilities:: As a Senior Data Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, modernizing, and optimizing data pipelines while ensuring data quality, scalability, and operational efficiency.

Reverse engineer complex PySpark-based data logic and translate it into optimized native SQL solutions within BigQuery.

Use AI-powered tools to accelerate data pipeline conversion, improve productivity, and automate validation processes.

Modernize and develop data ingestion workflows by replacing legacy tools with native Google Cloud services such as Datastream, Dataflow, and Cloud Run.

Build and manage data orchestration workflows using Cloud Composer (Apache Airflow).

Manage and optimize data stored in Apache Iceberg format through BigLake, ensuring performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.

Design and execute automated testing frameworks to validate data migration accuracy and business logic consistency.

Perform data reconciliation activities, including row count validation, partition verification, business key comparisons, checksums, and hash validations.

Validate key business aggregations through accuracy checks involving totals, distinct counts, minimums, and maximums.

Troubleshoot complex data performance issues, schema evolution challenges, and large-scale data processing scenarios.

Collaborate with technical stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of cloud data transformation initiatives.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in cloud data engineering, advanced SQL development, and modern data architecture, with the ability to handle complex, high-volume data environments.

Minimum 6 years of professional experience working with Google Cloud Platform, especially BigQuery, Google Cloud Storage (GCS), and Cloud Composer (Airflow).

Strong expertise in advanced SQL and Python/PySpark development.

Proven experience designing, developing, and optimizing large-scale data pipelines.

Hands-on experience with open table formats, especially Apache Iceberg and Delta, including conversion and data management.

Experience with data transformation orchestration tools such as Dataform or dbt.

Strong understanding of cloud-native data services and migration strategies.

Ability to solve complex performance, scalability, and schema evolution challenges in Terabyte-scale environments.

Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills and attention to data quality.

Ability to work independently in remote environments while collaborating effectively with technical teams.

Benefits:

Fully remote work model.

Opportunity to work on challenging cloud data modernization projects.

Temporary project contract with an expected duration of up to 4 months, with potential continuation.

Exposure to modern Google Cloud technologies, AI-assisted engineering practices, and large-scale data platforms.

Opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals in data, cloud, and artificial intelligence environments.

Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.

Inclusive environment open to professionals with diverse backgrounds.

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