Data Engineer / Analytics Migration / BigQuery

A remote marketing and data analytics firm is hiring an Analytics Migration Engineer to support a large-scale cloud transformation initiative on a contract-to-hire basis. This role focuses on migrating legacy analytical environments into GCP, with a strong emphasis on BigQuery, data validation, and modern analytics tooling. The position blends hands-on engineering with analytics quality assurance in a highly collaborative environment.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex data challenges while working at the intersection of analytics, engineering, and cloud modernization. The team is leading a high-impact initiative to future-proof analytics infrastructure, offering exposure to cutting-edge cloud tools, and large-scale datasets. Candidates will gain valuable experience in cloud migration strategy, performance optimization, and building scalable, production-ready data workflows.

Contract Duration: 4+ Months

Required Skills & Experience

• BS or MS in Engineering or Analytics field
• Hands-on GCP experience
• Strong experience with BigQuery
• Experience with SAS, SQL and Python in analytics environments
• Strong collaboration skills across technical and business teams

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience migrating SAS and Excel environments to cloud platforms
• Exposure to Vertex AI or other ML deployment tools
• Familiarity with Airflow or Cloud Composer
• Experience with automated testing frameworks for analytics
• Background optimizing queries and workflows for performance at scale

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• 40% Google Cloud Platform (BigQuery, Composer, Vertex AI)
• 30% SAS / SQL /Python
• 20% Data validation, QA and testing
• 10% Excel automation and reporting

Daily Responsibilities

• 70% Hands On
• 30% Team Collaboration

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You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.