DBT Data Lead With GCP

Lead Data Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Lead Data Engineer with strong expertise in DBT and Google Cloud Platform GCP BigQuery. Candidate will possess experience in production support during onshore hours. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing client escalations during onshore hours support designing scalable data solutions and ensuring high-quality delivery of data engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the primary point of contact for client issue handling and escalations during onshore Hours ensuring timely resolution and communication

Lead and manage production support activities during onshore hours including monitoring troubleshooting and ensuring SLA adherence

Design develop and optimize robust data pipelines and transformation workflows using DBT

Build and maintain scalable high-performance data solutions on GCP BigQuery

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into effective data models and solutions

Drive performance optimization cost management and adherence to best practices within cloud-based data environments

Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers promoting knowledge sharing and best practices

Required Skills and Experience

Proven expertise in DBT for data transformation and modeling

Strong hands-on experience with GCP BigQuery including schema design query optimization and performance tuning

Demonstrated ability to handle client issues and production escalations effectively

Advanced proficiency in SQL with experience in managing complex queries and large datasets

Excellent communication problem-solving and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Secondary Skills

Experience with workflow orchestration tools such as Airflow

Knowledge of CICD processes and version control systems eg Git

Familiarity with data governance security and compliance best practices

Exposure to BI and visualization tools eg Power BI Looker Tableau