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# Sr. GCP Data Engineer / Developer (Java, Dataflow, Dataform, BigQuery)

- **Company:** iSpace Inc
- **Location:** Denver, CO, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Airflow, Business Analytics Applications, Data Analysis, Big Data, BigQuery, Cloud Computing Security, Cloud Storage, Code Review, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Transformation, Data Flow Control, Machine Learning, Object-Oriented Software Development, Performance Tuning, Query Optimization, Cloudera, Software Engineering, SQL Stored Procedures, Data Streaming, Enterprise Data Management, Data Processing, Freeform SQL, Google Cloud, Sql Optimization, Git, Cloud Migration, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** August 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www2.jobdiva.com/portal/?a=p6jdnwcj3kzek4glhoq6mo88ps1id500dc2tf9lo9r3dfl7hju63w0qp3ylj8c2u&compid=0/jobs/28976090#/jobs/28976090

## About the Role

We are seeking a Senior GCP Data Engineer / Developer to support a large-scale enterprise data transformation initiative. This role will focus on designing, developing, and optimizing cloud-native data solutions within the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) ecosystem. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in Java, Dataflow, Dataform, BigQuery, and advanced SQL, with the ability to build scalable data pipelines, support data modernization efforts, and deliver high-performance analytics solutions., * 5+ years of software development and/or data engineering experience.

 * Strong proficiency in Java development.
 * Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
 * Experience developing and supporting Dataflow pipelines.
 * Experience with Dataform for data transformation and workflow management.
 * Advanced SQL skills, including query optimization, data modeling, and performance tuning.
 * Strong experience with BigQuery (BQ), including:
 + Data modeling.
 + Query optimization.
 + Partitioning and clustering.
 + Performance tuning.
 * Experience with ETL/ELT development and large-scale data processing.
 * Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, software design, and development best practices.
 * Experience working within Agile development environments., * Experience with GCP services such as:
 + Pub/Sub.
 + Cloud Storage.
 + Cloud Composer.
 + Dataproc.
 + Cloud Functions.
 * Experience supporting enterprise data transformation or modernization programs.
 * Exposure to AI, machine learning, or advanced analytics environments.
 * Experience with Git-based source control and CI/CD pipelines.
 * Familiarity with data governance and cloud security best practices.

## Description

* Design, develop, and maintain scalable data processing solutions using Java and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) technologies.
 * Build and optimize batch and streaming data pipelines using Google Cloud Dataflow.
 * Develop and maintain data transformation frameworks using Dataform and BigQuery.
 * Create, optimize, and troubleshoot complex SQL queries, views, stored procedures, and data models.
 * Develop scalable ELT/ETL processes supporting enterprise reporting, analytics, and data initiatives.
 * Collaborate with architects, business stakeholders, and engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
 * Ensure data quality, reliability, performance, and governance across enterprise data platforms.
 * Support application integrations, data migrations, and cloud modernization initiatives.
 * Participate in code reviews, performance tuning, testing, deployment, and production support activities.
 * Document technical designs, data flows, and development standards.


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