Data Engineer/Consultant - Python/Google Cloud Platform

: We are looking for an experienced Data Engineer Consultant with strong expertise in ETL/ELT, SQL, Python and GCP. The role will focus on designing and developing scalable data engineering solutions and working with cloud-based data platforms and data pipelines. Experience working with Financial & Accounting data will be highly preferred for some team members. Role & Responsibilities : - Design and develop scalable ETL/ELT pipelines for processing large volumes of data. - Develop efficient and optimized SQL queries for data extraction, transformation and loading. - Build data engineering solutions using Python and GCP. - Work with cloud data platforms including Google BigQuery. - Develop and maintain batch processing and automation scripts. - Work with databases such as Google BigQuery, Teradata and Microsoft SQL Server. - Use GitHub and DevOps practices for source control, CI/CD and deployment. - Develop and maintain data pipelines while ensuring data quality, reliability and performance. - Troubleshoot data pipeline and production issues. - Collaborate with business, data and technology teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions. - Contribute to technical discussions and recommend improvements to data engineering processes. Required Skills & Experience : - 8 - 13 years of experience in Data Engineering. - Strong hands-on experience with ETL/ELT methodologies. - Strong SQL skills. - Good experience with Python. - Hands-on experience with GCP. - Strong experience with Google BigQuery. - Experience with Teradata and/or Microsoft SQL Server. - Experience with GitHub and DevOps. - Experience with Batch Scripting. - Knowledge of PowerShell. - Strong understanding of data pipelines and data processing. - Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Preferred : - Experience working with Financial & Accounting data. - Experience with large-scale data migration or transformation projects. - Experience with cloud-based data engineering solutions.