Data Engineer, Data Platform Modernization (GCP)

Job Description

Data Engineer, Data Platform Modernization (GCP):
On behalf of our Banking client, Procom is searching for a Data Engineer, Data Platform Modernization (GCP) for a 5 month contract role. This position is a hybrid position with 2 days onsite at our client’s Toronto office.

Data Engineer, Data Platform Modernization (GCP) - Job Description:
The project involves the modernization of a data platform, focusing on setting up data pipelines to ingest large volumes of data from multiple on-premise applications into Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This is part of the International Banking Technology Transformation initiative aimed at enhancing data accessibility and fostering data-driven decision-making.

Data Engineer, Data Platform Modernization (GCP) - Responsibilities:
• Function as a member of an agile team to drive consistent development practices and tool usage.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to build scalable data ingestion pipelines.
• Perform hands-on design and development using SQL/BigQuery/PySpark/Pandas and other data processing tools.
• Set up ingestion pipelines using the medallion framework and automate data quality validation processes.
• Perform testing, debugging, and troubleshooting to support BAU operations and continuous improvements.
• Direct the identification and recommendation of appropriate solutions and guide junior team members.

Data Engineer, Data Platform Modernization (GCP) - Mandatory Skills:
• 8-10 years of relevant work experience in data engineering.
• Proven experience with data modernization projects and recent experience with GCP.
• Strong hands-on experience with Python, Spark, Airflow, and advanced SQL.
• Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts and cloud architectures.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and Infrastructure as Code.
• Knowledge of cloud security, data governance, and regulatory compliance in financial environments.
• English proficiency: Intermediate (B2+) or higher.

Data Engineer, Data Platform Modernization (GCP) – Nice-to-Have Skills:
• Prior experience working in a regulated financial services or banking environment.
• Experience working with Enterprise Data Lakes and Hadoop (HDFS/Hive).
• GCP Professional Data Engineer certification.

Data Engineer, Data Platform Modernization (GCP) – Assignment Length:
This is a contract position from 06/29/2026 to 10/31/2026, with the possibility of extension based on performance and business needs.

Data Engineer, Data Platform Modernization (GCP) - Start Date:
ASAP.

Data Engineer, Data Platform Modernization (GCP) - Assignment Location:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This is a hybrid position requiring 2 days in-office.

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