Nearshore Sector | GCP Data Engineer

Company Description

At Devoteam, we believe that technology with strong human values can actively drive change for the better. Discover how Tech for People unlocks the future, creating a positive impact on the people and the world around us. We are a global leading player in Digital Transformation for leading organisations across EMEA, with a revenue of €1B. We believe in transforming technology to create value for our clients, partners and employees in a world where technology is developed for people. We are proud of the culture we have built together. We are proud of our people at the service of technology. We are proud of our diverse environment. Because we are #TechforPeople. Join our multidisciplinary team of Cloud experts, Designers, Business consultants, Security experts, Engineers, Developers and other extraordinary talents, spread across more than 20 EMEA countries. Become one of our +10.000 tech and business leaders on cloud, data and cyber security. Let’s fuse creativity with technology together and build innovative solutions that actively change things for the better.

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical GCP Data Engineer to join our nearshore team in Lisboa, Portugal. In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform, supporting our organization's data-driven initiatives. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams across multiple time zones, leveraging your technical expertise to deliver efficient, high-quality data solutions that drive business value.

• Design and develop robust data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes using Google Cloud Platform services, including BigQuery, Dataflow, and Pub/Sub
• Build and optimize cloud-based data warehouses and data lakes, ensuring data quality, security, and accessibility
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in Python or Java to transform and process large-scale datasets
• Collaborate with data analysts, scientists, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Implement data modeling best practices and maintain comprehensive data documentation and metadata management
• Monitor and troubleshoot data pipeline performance, identifying bottlenecks and implementing optimization strategies
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of data engineering practices and standards
• Maintain version control using Git and implement CI/CD practices for data infrastructure deployments
• Support data governance initiatives and ensure compliance with data quality and security standards
• Communicate effectively with distributed teams and provide technical guidance on data engineering solutions

Qualifications

**Required Qualifications:**

• Proven experience as a Data Engineer with hands-on expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Strong proficiency in SQL and data modeling for complex analytical requirements
• Solid programming skills in Python or Java
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing ETL/ELT pipelines
• Experience with BigQuery or similar cloud data warehousing solutions
• Knowledge of distributed computing concepts and data architecture patterns
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a nearshore, distributed team environment

**Preferred Qualifications:**

• Experience with Apache Spark or similar distributed computing frameworks
• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Dataflow or Apache Beam
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code practices
• Experience with data governance and data quality frameworks
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies
• Previous experience working in nearshore or remote team settings
• Understanding of cloud security best practices and data privacy regulations

Additional Information

The Devoteam Group works for equal opportunities, promoting its employees based on merit and actively fights against all forms of discrimination. We are convinced that diversity contributes to the creativity, dynamism and excellence of our organization. All of our vacancies are open to people with disabilities.