GCP Data Engineer – Cloud Architecture, Agile & Data Management

Job Summary

Synechron is seeking a GCP Data Engineer with strong technology leadership and software development experience to support cloud-based technology initiatives and data-focused solutions. The role will contribute to translating business requirements into effective technology solutions, guiding cross-functional teams, evaluating technology options, and supporting successful project delivery. The position will help align technology roadmaps with business strategy, improve engineering processes, and promote the effective use of cloud computing platforms, software architecture, database management systems, and Agile delivery practices. The role will contribute to business outcomes through reliable technology decisions, efficient delivery, stakeholder collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Software Requirements

Required

• In-depth understanding of technologies and software systems relevant to software development and cloud-based data solutions.
• Knowledge of cloud computing platforms and infrastructure, with an understanding of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environments relevant to the role.
• Knowledge of database management systems and data structures.
• Understanding of software architecture and design patterns.
• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies.
• Familiarity with project management tools and project delivery methodologies.
• Experience applying technology and software development practices to deliver business solutions.
• Ability to evaluate technology options and translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Ability to develop and maintain technology roadmaps aligned with business strategy.

Preferred

• Experience leading technology initiatives involving GCP or other cloud computing platforms.
• Experience working with cross-functional technology teams.
• Experience managing software development projects.
• Experience evaluating and recommending new technologies for adoption.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and negotiating contracts.
• Experience improving technology processes to increase delivery efficiency.
• Experience developing and supporting data-oriented technology solutions.

Overall Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cross-functional technology teams delivering software and cloud-based technology initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and delivery support to team members.
• Drive technology initiatives from planning through implementation and support successful project delivery.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into practical technology solutions.
• Apply knowledge of software architecture, design patterns, cloud infrastructure, database management systems, and data structures to support solution design.
• Identify areas for improvement and implement process changes that increase efficiency, delivery quality, and operational effectiveness.
• Evaluate new technologies and prepare recommendations based on business needs, technical suitability, implementation considerations, and expected outcomes.
• Develop and maintain technology roadmaps and ensure alignment with Synechron’s overall business strategy.
• Support effective use of GCP and other applicable cloud computing platforms and infrastructure.
• Manage vendor relationships, coordinate performance expectations, and negotiate contracts where required.
• Monitor project progress, dependencies, risks, and outcomes against agreed objectives.
• Promote sustainable technology practices through appropriate use of cloud resources, infrastructure, data storage, and processing capacity.

Technical Skills (By Category)

Programming Languages

Essential

• The requirements do not specify a mandatory programming language.
• Strong software development expertise and the ability to work with technologies relevant to the assigned GCP data engineering environment.
• Ability to understand and contribute to technical solutions across multiple areas of software development.

Preferred

• Experience with programming languages used for data engineering, cloud development, automation, or software integration.
• Experience developing software solutions that use cloud infrastructure and database management systems.

Databases/Data Management

Essential

• Knowledge of database management systems.
• Knowledge of data structures.
• Ability to assess how data management technologies support business and technology requirements.
• Understanding of data-related considerations in software architecture and solution design.

Preferred

• Experience designing or supporting data-oriented technology solutions.
• Experience working with cloud-based data environments.
• Experience improving data processing efficiency, scalability, and resource utilization.

Cloud Technologies

Essential

• Knowledge of cloud computing platforms and infrastructure.
• Understanding of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) concepts relevant to data engineering and technology delivery.
• Ability to evaluate cloud technology options and align them with business requirements.

Preferred

• Hands-on experience delivering initiatives on GCP.
• Experience supporting cloud infrastructure planning, implementation, and optimization.
• Experience contributing to cloud adoption, modernization, or migration initiatives.
• Experience applying sustainable cloud practices to manage resource usage and operational efficiency.

Frameworks and Libraries

Essential

• No specific frameworks or libraries are identified as mandatory in the requirements.
• Understanding of software architecture and design patterns.
• Ability to assess frameworks and libraries based on solution requirements and technology standards.

Preferred

• Experience with frameworks or libraries used in cloud-based software development, data engineering, automation, or system integration.
• Experience establishing reusable technical components and development practices.

Development Tools and Methodologies

Essential

• Familiarity with project management tools.
• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies.
• Experience using project delivery methodologies to plan, track, and complete technology initiatives.
• Understanding of software architecture and design patterns.
• Ability to develop and maintain technology roadmaps.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing projects.

Preferred

• Experience with tools used for Agile planning, project tracking, documentation, collaboration, and delivery reporting.
• Experience implementing process improvements to increase efficiency.
• Experience establishing technology standards, delivery practices, and governance activities.

Security Protocols

Essential

• No specific security protocols are identified as mandatory in the requirements.
• Ability to consider security, access, data protection, and infrastructure requirements when evaluating technology and cloud-based solutions.
• Ability to collaborate with relevant stakeholders to address security considerations in technology delivery.

Preferred

• Experience incorporating security controls into cloud infrastructure, software architecture, database management, and data solutions.
• Experience supporting security and compliance requirements in technology projects.

Experience Requirements

• 8–10 years of experience in technology leadership and software development.
• The original requirement also states a minimum year of experience in technology leadership and software development; the applicable experience threshold should be confirmed for the specific position.
• Strong technical expertise across multiple areas of software development and technology.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing technology projects.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms and infrastructure, including knowledge relevant to GCP.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and project management tools.
• Experience translating business requirements into technical solutions and contributing to strategic technology planning.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and negotiating contracts is preferred.
• Industry-specific experience is not mandated; experience delivering technology and cloud-based data solutions in complex business environments is preferred.
• Candidates may also qualify through an equivalent combination of relevant professional experience, technical training, demonstrated technology leadership, and successful delivery of comparable software or cloud initiatives.

Day-to-Day Activities

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technology solutions.
• Lead cross-functional technology teams, provide technical guidance, mentor team members, and coordinate project activities.
• Evaluate new technologies, maintain technology roadmaps, manage vendor interactions, and support recommendations for adoption.
• Drive technology initiatives and project delivery, make decisions within established standards, and address risks, dependencies, and improvement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is required; equivalent relevant education and professional experience may be considered.
• 8–10 years of experience in technology leadership and software development;
• Demonstrated experience with cloud computing platforms and infrastructure, software architecture, database management systems, Agile methodologies, and project management tools.
• Certifications in GCP, cloud computing, Agile delivery, project management, or related technology areas are preferred but not specified as mandatory.
• Maintain continuous professional development through relevant training, technical practice, technology evaluation, and learning in cloud, data, software architecture, and delivery methodologies.

Professional Competencies

• Apply analytical thinking and structured problem-solving to evaluate technology options, resolve delivery issues, and improve software and cloud solutions.
• Provide effective leadership, technical guidance, mentorship, and coordination across cross-functional technology teams.
• Communicate clearly with internal stakeholders, vendors, project teams, and decision-makers to establish requirements, expectations, risks, and outcomes.
• Translate business requirements into practical technical solutions and align delivery decisions with broader business strategy.
• Demonstrate an innovation mindset by evaluating relevant technologies and identifying measurable opportunities for process and delivery improvement.
• Manage priorities, project dependencies, stakeholder needs, vendor activities, and delivery commitments in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

S​YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

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