Data Platform Engineer

1 week ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Robert Walters UK Full time

DATA PLATFORM ENGINEER (GCP/dbt) will be working on complex data projects within Google Cloud, optimising pipelines, and ensuring reliable data processing. The role also involves mentoring others and implementing best practices in BigQuery and dbt.

THE ROLE

DATA PLATFORM ENGINEER (GCP/dbt) will play a key role in a large-scale data transformation project, ensuring efficient data processing, optimisation, and integration. You will also be responsible for creating clear documentation to communicate technical processes to non-technical teams.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Designing and optimising a BigQuery-based data warehouse, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
  • Building and maintaining ELT pipelines using dbt, enabling seamless data transformation.
  • Developing and implementing performance tuning strategies to optimise query execution and cost efficiency.
  • Working with stakeholders to understand business needs, translating them into effective data models.
  • Creating clear and comprehensive documentation to support knowledge sharing and adoption.

KEY SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

  • Strong commercial experience with Google BigQuery and the GCP data ecosystem.
  • Expertise in dbt, including building and optimising data models.
  • Proficiency in SQL for large-scale data transformations.
  • Experience in ELT processes and best practices for cloud-based data warehousing.
  • Knowledge of performance tuning techniques for optimising BigQuery queries and costs.
  • Familiarity with cloud services (GCP, Airflow) and their integration with BigQuery.

If interested in this DATA PLATFORM ENGINEER (GCP/dbt), please apply with your latest CV.

Applicants must be UK based and have their own Ltd company.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

About the job

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Information Technology

Salary: £450 - £500 per day + Fully remote - Outside IR35

Workplace Type: Remote

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: England

Job Reference: WVWSOW-286F55A3

Date posted: 1 April 2025

Consultant: Alex Taylor

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