**Hybrid – 3 days on site** **Key Responsibilities** + Data Pipeline Development + Design and implement robust ETL/ELT pipelines using GCP services like Dataflow, Dataproc, Cloud Composer, and Data Fusion. + Automate data ingestion from diverse sources (APIs, databases, flat files) into BigQuery and Cloud Storage **Data Modelling & Warehousing** + Develop and maintain data models and marts in BigQuery. + Optimize data storage and retrieval for performance and cost efficiency. **Security & Compliance** + Implement GCP security best practices including IAM, VPC Service Controls, and encryption. + Ensure compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, and other regulatory standards. **Monitoring & Optimization** + Set up monitoring and alerting using Stackdriver. + Create custom log metrics and dashboards for pipeline health and performance **Collaboration & Support** + Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver data solutions. + Provide architectural guidance and support for cloud migration and modernization initiatives **Skillset** **Technical Skills** + Languages: Python, SQL, Java (optional) + GCP Services: BigQuery, Dataflow, Dataproc, Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, Cloud Functions, Composer (Airflow), App Engine + Tools: GitHub, Jenkins, Terraform, DBT, Apache Beam + Databases: Oracle, Postgres, MySQL, Snowflake (basic) + Orchestration: Airflow, Cloud Composer + Monitoring: Stackdriver, Logging & Alerting **Certifications** + Google Cloud Certified – Professional Data Engineer + Google Cloud Certified – Associate Cloud Engineer + Google Cloud Certified – Professional Cloud Architect (optional) **Soft Skills** + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills + Excellent communication and stakeholder management + Ability to work in Agile environments and manage multiple priorities **Experience Requirements** + Extensive experience in data engineering + Strong hands-on experience with GCP + Experience in cloud migration and real-time data processing is a plus Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.