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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Data Engineer - **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. - **Location:** Wiesbaden, Germany - **Salary:** €107,744.0 - €143,750.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Apache HTTP Server, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Big Data, BigQuery, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Configuration Management, Databases, System Configuration, Data Architecture, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Warehousing, Relational Databases, Data Flow Control, Iterative and Incremental Development, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, MicroStrategy, Windows PowerShell, Power BI, Aws Command Line Interface (CLI), Ansible, Scala (Programming Language), SQL Databases, SQL Server Reporting Services, Tableau (Software), Data Processing, Scripting, Google Cloud, Data Storage Technologies, Multi-Cloud, Containerization, Pyspark, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Google Cloud Functions, Terraform, Looker Analytics, Devsecops, Docker - **Published:** June 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.gdit.com/careers/job/a8f24cd6d/cloud-data-engineer/ ## About the Role Bring your expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Data Engineer Senior must have: * Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. * Experience: 1-2 years of experience working with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including familiarity with its core services and tools; 3-4 years of hands-on experience in a cloud engineering role, with AWS and/or Azure cloud platforms. * Technical skills: Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, specifically Terraform, for provisioning and managing cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Hands-on expertise with Ansible for configuration management and automation of IT environments. Extensive knowledge of modern cloud design and engineering principles, with deep expertise in AWS and Azure ecosystems, and working knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Proficiency in deploying and managing Kubernetes and/or ECS, including container orchestration across multi-cloud environments. Experience with Amazon S3, Athena, Glue ETL, Redshift, and QuickSight, as well as data warehousing and enterprise data architecture. Familiarity with Google Cloud tools such as BigQuery, Cloud Functions, or Dataflow is a plus. DevSecOps experience, including building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines across cloud platforms. Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, and/or PowerShell for automation and cloud operations. Strong Linux administration skills and advanced SQL scripting capabilities for database management and optimization. Familiarity with BI tools such as Power BI, Tableau, and SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS). Superior knowledge of Agile methodologies and iterative development principles in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment. * Security clearance level: Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active Secret security clearance. * US citizenship required * Role requirements: 4+ years of experience as a Cloud Analyst/Engineer, with a focus on AWS and/or Azure cloud services. 1-2 years of experience working with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including exposure to its core services and tools. 1-2 years of experience in data warehousing, data architecture, and SQL relational databases. Proficiency with AWS and Azure cloud services, including Amazon S3, AWS CLI, Athena, Glue ETL, Redshift, and QuickSight. Familiarity and exposure with Google Cloud tools such as BigQuery, Cloud Functions, or Dataflow is a plus. Experience with Apache PySpark, Python, Scala, Terraform, and containerization technologies such as Kubernetes or Docker. * Certifications: Current DoW 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+). At least one current cloud certification (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud). Must obtain ITIL v4 Foundations certification within 90 days of employment if not already certified., 4 + years of related experience * may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree Certification CompTIA Security+ CE | CompTIA - CompTIA Travel Required Less than 10% Citizenship ## Description Own your opportunity to turn data into measurable outcomes for our customers' most complex challenges. As a Cloud Data Engineer at GDIT, you'll power innovation to drive mission impact and grow your expertise to power your career forward., GDIT is seeking a skilled Cloud Data Engineer with expertise in AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud to provide engineering support for our Enterprise Mission Information Technology Services (EMITS) program. This role supports critical missions for U.S. Army Europe and AFRICOM, focusing on cloud environments and data engineering solutions. How a Cloud Data Engineer will make an impact: As a Cloud Data Engineer, you will play a key role in implementing and optimizing Google Cloud Platform (GCP)environments for our customers, while also contributing to projects involving AWS and Azure. You will leverage your knowledge in Google Cloud tools and services to design scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions, ensuring seamless integration across multi-cloud platforms. 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