Lead Data Engineer with GCP

Description

Summary: Seeking a Lead Data Engineer to drive, design, and evolve a GCP-based data platform, shaping a scalable ecosystem for reporting and analytics. Highlights: 1. Lead design and evolution of GCP-based data platform and pipelines 2. Define standards and optimize data models in BigQuery 3. Mentor data engineers and drive architectural decisions We are seeking a **Lead Data Engineer** to drive a GCP\-based data platform initiative. The role focuses on leading the design, development, and evolution of data pipelines and analytics infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform, shaping a scalable and reliable data ecosystem that powers reporting and analytics across the organization. As a technical leader, you will guide a team of data engineers, define best practices, and act as the key technical authority on the platform. **Responsibilities** * Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of data pipelines using Dataflow on GCP * Define standards and drive the development and optimization of data models and queries in BigQuery * Oversee the design and support of reporting and analytics layers using Looker (or similar BI tooling) * Own the technical direction and evolution of the broader GCP Data Platform * Establish and enforce data governance best practices, including access controls, data quality, lineage, and documentation across pipelines and datasets * Mentor and guide data engineers, conducting code reviews and fostering technical growth within the team * Partner with cross\-functional stakeholders and leadership to translate business and data requirements into scalable technical solutions and long\-term roadmaps * Establish monitoring, alerting, and troubleshooting practices to ensure data pipeline performance and reliability * Drive technical decision\-making, evaluate new tools and technologies, and champion continuous improvement **Requirements** * 5\+ years of hands\-on experience in data engineering * At least 1 year of experience leading teams and owning end\-to\-end delivery of data platform initiatives * Deep understanding of GCP\-based data platform architecture and design patterns * Advanced proficiency in BigQuery, including schema design, query optimization, and performance tuning at scale * Expertise in Dataflow for building and scaling batch and/or streaming data pipelines * Strong knowledge of Looker or equivalent BI/analytics tooling, including semantic modeling * Expert\-level SQL skills and strong command of data engineering fundamentals (ETL/ELT, data modeling, orchestration) * Experience defining technical standards, mentoring engineers, and driving architectural decisions * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills * Fluent Spanish speaker with English at B2\+ level for team and cross\-functional collaboration **Nice to have** * Solid background in data governance practices, including access management, data cataloging, and lineage * Understanding of compliance and regulatory considerations in data platforms **We offer** * International projects with top brands * Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers * Healthcare benefits * Employee financial programs * Paid time off and sick leave * Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses * Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000\+ courses * Global career opportunities * Volunteer and community involvement opportunities * EPAM Employee Groups * Award\-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn