> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/798716-senior-gcp-data-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/798716-senior-gcp-data-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Senior GCP Data Engineer

- **Company:** VIQU Ltd
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £65,000.0 - £68,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Airflow, Amazon Web Services, Acceptance Test-Driven Development, Microsoft Azure, BigQuery, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), SQL Databases, Cloud Platform System, Sql Optimization, Git, Terraform, Data Pipelines, Docker
- **Published:** June 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/pt/en/find-jobs-in-United-Kingdom/-88E59AB175C1A7C2C2/

## About the Role

5+ years' experience as a Data Engineer with a strong focus on ETL/ELT.
Advanced SQL and Python development skills.
Hands-on experience with DBT, GIT, Terraform, Docker, IAM, and Airflow (Composer).
Proven experience working on cloud platforms - ideally GCP (BigQuery), but Azure or AWS also considered.
Strong understanding of Data Mesh, Test Driven Design, and Agile delivery.
Experience with documentation, CI/CD pipelines, and multi-environment controls.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead by example within engineering teams.
Experience supporting mergers, integrations, or large-scale organisational change is highly desirable.

## Description

Lead the design, development, and delivery of cloud-based data platforms and data products as a Senior Data Engineer.
Own the full data product life cycle, from initial design through to decommissioning.
Build and maintain robust ETL/ELT pipelines using SQL, Python, and modern tooling.
Collaborate closely with product managers, architects, and engineers to solve complex technical and business challenges.
Act as the go-to technical expert for junior engineers, providing mentorship, code reviews, and quality assurance.
Produce clear, well-documented solutions for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Support CI/CD, environment control (dev/test/prod), and effective change management practices.
Contribute to cloud platform development, with a strong preference for GCP (BigQuery), within a Data Mesh architecture.


## Related Videos

- [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works)
- [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered)
- [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94)
- [Enjoying SQL data pipelines with dbt](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/823-enjoying-sql-data-pipelines-with-dbt)
- [AI Model Management Life Circles: ML Ops For Generative AI Models From Research to Deployment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1152-ai-model-management-life-circles-ml-ops-for-generative-ai-models-from-research-to-deployment)
- [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker)

## Related Articles

- [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk)
- [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story)
- [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers)
- [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)
- [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)
- [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london)