Senior Data Engineer (GCP, BigQuery)

Why Join Exadel

We’re an AI-first global tech company with 25+ years of engineering leadership, 2,000+ team members, and 500+ active projects powering Fortune 500 clients, including HBO, Microsoft, Google, and Starbucks.

From AI platforms to digital transformation, we partner with enterprise leaders to build what’s next.

What powers it all? Our people are ambitious, collaborative, and constantly evolving.

What You’ll Do

Pipeline Engineering

• Build and maintain data pipelines using Apache Beam and Dataflow
• Develop batch and streaming ingestion patterns that support analytics and ML workloads
• Design effective BigQuery tables with thoughtful partitioning, clustering, and lifecycle strategies
• Write structured SQL and Python for transformations, validations, and automation tasks
• Implement data quality checks, schema evolution processes, and observability for data assets

Transformation and Modeling

• Use dbt or Dataform to manage transformations, testing, and model lineage
• Design dimensional and event-based models that serve analytics and operational needs
• Guide consistent modeling patterns across teams

Architecture Collaboration

• Contribute to design discussions and ensure solutions align with established standards
• Work with data architects to plan patterns that scale with long-term growth
• Bring practical insight into cost-conscious design within BigQuery and Dataflow

Production Ownership

• Operate production pipelines through monitoring, incident analysis, and continuous improvement
• Tune performance across BigQuery and Dataflow using GCP-native monitoring and logging tools
• Maintain CI and CD processes for data workflows

Cross-Functional Work

• Partner with analysts, scientists, and product groups to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Mentor junior engineers and support effective code reviews
• Communicate design choices with clarity across teams

What You Bring

Technical Expertise

• Strong experience with Dataflow, Apache Beam, BigQuery, Cloud Storage, and Cloud Composer
• Proficiency in Python for data processing and automation
• Strong SQL skills with an understanding of tuning and cost management in BigQuery
• Hands-on experience with dbt or Dataform for transformations, testing, and documentation
• Understanding of data modeling principles used in modern analytics environments

Engineering Practices

• Experience with data pipeline CI and CD, versioning, and automated testing
• Skill in debugging distributed systems
• Experience applying structured data quality frameworks
• Strong approach to observability and proactive monitoring

Professional Skills

• Clear communication with technical and non-technical partners
• Curiosity and initiative that drives continuous improvement
• Capacity to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team

Nice to have

• Some practical experience with Dataproc or Spark from legacy environments
• Familiarity with Vertex AI pipelines or ML-oriented workflows
• Experience with event streaming patterns such as Pub/Sub or Kafka
• Knowledge of modern orchestration trends beyond Airflow

English level

Advanced (B2+)

Legal & Hiring Information

• Exadel is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion across minority, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, and more
• Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
• Please note: this job description is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may evolve based on business needs

Your Benefits at Exadel 

Exadel benefits vary by location and contract type. Your recruiter will fill you in on the details.

• International projects
• In-office, hybrid, or remote flexibility
• Medical healthcare
• Recognition program
• Ongoing learning & reimbursement 
• Well-being program
• Team events & local benefits 
• Sports compensation 
• Referral bonuses 
• Top-tier equipment provision

Exadel Culture

We lead with trust, respect, and purpose. We believe in open dialogue, creative freedom, and mentorship that helps you grow, lead, and make a real difference. Ours is a culture where ideas are challenged, voices are heard, and your impact matters.