Google Cloud Platform Data Engineer (Healthcare Domain)

Summary: The Google Cloud Platform Data Engineer role focuses on designing and deploying cloud-based infrastructure primarily on Google Cloud Platform, with a strong emphasis on automation and security. The position requires collaboration with development teams to create scalable architectures and involves a mix of infrastructure and application responsibilities. The role is remote and is classified as outside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and deploy cloud-based infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform using various services (e.g., Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, Cloud Functions, BigQuery, etc.).
• Manage and monitor cloud environments, ensuring their optimal performance, availability, and security.
• Collaborate with development teams to create efficient and scalable cloud architectures.
• Automate cloud operations using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Cloud Deployment Manager, etc.
• Implement cloud security best practices to ensure data and application security.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Google Cloud Platform services, applications, and infrastructure.
• Provide cost optimization strategies and monitoring to ensure effective use of resources.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest Google Cloud Platform technologies and recommend improvements based on emerging trends.
• Perform regular backups, patching, and updates for cloud-based systems.

Key Skills:

• Proficiency in Python and Terraform.
• Experience with Apache Airflow, preferably via Cloud Composer.
• Knowledge of data modeling and data analysis, particularly in healthcare systems like UDMH, Cerner, and EPIC.
• Strong understanding of Google Cloud Platform services and architecture.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
• Ability to implement cloud security best practices.
• Problem-solving skills related to cloud services and infrastructure.
• Cost optimization strategies for cloud resources.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: USA

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT