Principal Engineer- Google Cloud Data Platform

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The Principal Engineer will be responsible for understanding and designing end-to-end platform architecture, primarily utilizing Google Cloud Platform (GCP) as the data platform. This role requires a deep technical background, expertise in the specified technology stack, and the ability to lead a small team of architects. The successful candidate will represent the engineering team in various governance forums and ensure the timely delivery of high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Platform Architecture Design:
   • Understand and design end-to-end platform architecture, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance across all systems.
   • Develop new engineering patterns that align with best practices and organizational standards.
2. GCP Implementation:
   • Oversee creating and managing virtual machines (VMs) and VM clusters on GCP.
   • Manage integrations to clusters, ensuring smooth data flow and accessibility.
   • Lead the creation of Directed Acyclic Graphs (DAGs) using DAG factory tools, and set up Apache Airflow Composer for workflow management.
   • Implement Terraform for infrastructure as code, integrating it with GCP, GitHub, and Codefresh for CI/CD processes.
   • Drive containerization initiatives using Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) and Google Compute Engine (GCE).
3. DevOps and CI/CD:
   • Utilize GitHub for version control and DevOps practices, ensuring efficient code management and deployment pipelines.
   • Implement DAGs via Data Build Tool (DBT) CI for streamlined data transformation processes.
   • Leverage DBTctl CLI tool for managing data workflows and ensuring data quality.
4. Leadership and Governance:
   • Lead a small team of architects, providing guidance and support throughout the project lifecycle to ensure timely delivery of solutions.
   • Represent the engineering team in Enterprise Architecture Governance, Infrastructure Architecture Forums, and Security Design and Governance forums, advocating for the engineering perspective.
5. Collaboration and Communication:
   • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
   • Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in engineering roles, with a strong focus on platform architecture and cloud technologies, especially GCP.
• Proficiency in the following technologies and practices:
  • GCP services (VMs, clusters, Composer, GKE, GCE)
  • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
  • CI/CD with GitHub and Codefresh
  • Data transformation using DBT and Apache Flink
• Demonstrated experience in leading teams and managing architectural projects.
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture concepts and governance frameworks.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of engaging with diverse stakeholders and representing the engineering team in formal settings.

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