GCP Data Engineer
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£54,900
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
Our predicted code SOC 2133 (72% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £54,900, and SGI is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the published rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced GCP Data Engineer to design, build and optimize scalable data solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in modern data warehousing, ETL/ELT development and data transformation using DBT (Data Build Tool).
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop scalable data pipelines using GCP services such as BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Dataflow and Composer.
- Build and maintain data transformation models using DBT, ensuring adherence to best practices, testing and documentation.
- Develop and optimize ELT processes to ingest, transform, and serve data for analytics and reporting.
- Collaborate with data analysts, data scientists and business stakeholders to understand data requirements.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve data pipeline performance, reliability and cost efficiency.
- Implement data quality, governance and security standards across data platforms.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in Data Engineering.
- Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), particularly BigQuery.
- Proven expertise in DBT for data modelling, testing and deployment.
- Strong SQL skills and experience with data warehousing concepts.
- Experience with Python and/or Spark for data processing.
- Familiarity with CI/CD practices, version control (Git) and Agile delivery methodologies.
- Excellent problem-solving and stakeholder communication skills.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with SGI, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 2133 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~163k in sampleSimilar sponsored roles
See all jobsNo close matches live right now.
Browse more sponsored jobs at SGI →About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. SGI holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2133 going rate of £54,900. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.