Cloud Data Engineer – GCP

Cloud Data Engineer (GCP & Ab Initio) | Enterprise Transformation

Elevate Your Impact in Cloud Engineering

Are you a GCP expert who thrives at the intersection of high‑level consulting and deep‑dive engineering? We are looking for a Cloud Data Engineer to spearhead a massive enterprise transformation project for a Tier‑1 European client. This isn’t just about maintaining pipelines; it’s about architecting the future of a modern data estate.

Location: Munich / Frankfurt, Germany (Hybrid: 2–3 days onsite) Type: Contract (3 Months + High likelihood of extension) Rate: Up to $70/hr (All‑Inclusive) Language: Fluent German (Required)

The Mission

You will join a high‑caliber team focused on migrating and modernizing legacy infrastructures into a cutting‑edge Google Cloud environment. Your day‑to‑day responsibilities include:

• Architecting scalable pipelines: Building robust batch and streaming data pipelines that handle massive enterprise datasets.
• Modernizing data estates: Transitioning legacy systems into BigQuery‑based data lakes and warehouses.
• Legacy‑to‑cloud integration: Leveraging your expertise in Ab Initio to bridge the gap between traditional ETL and modern cloud‑native solutions.
• Strategic consulting: Acting as a bridge between technical execution and stakeholder vision, ensuring the platform meets complex business needs.

What You Bring to the Table

• GCP Mastery: 5–7 years of experience in Data Engineering with a heavy focus on the Google Cloud ecosystem.
• BigQuery Expert: You don’t just use BigQuery; you optimize it. You’re a pro at SQL performance tuning and complex data modeling.
• The ETL Bridge: Strong hands‑on experience with Ab Initio is highly preferred to manage our specific ETL pipeline requirements.
• DevOps Mindset: Comfortable with CI/CD, automation tools, and ensuring your code is production‑ready.
• Communication: Fluent German and English. You can navigate a technical whiteboard session and a stakeholder meeting with equal ease.

Why Join This Project?

• High‑visibility work: This is a flagship transformation project for a major player in Europe.
• Flexibility: A balanced hybrid model (2–3 days in the vibrant hubs of Munich or Frankfurt).
• Growth: While the initial contract is 3 months, the project roadmap extends well beyond, offering significant extension potential.