Fairlead - Data Engineer

What We Are Looking For We are seeking a Data Integration Engineer with experience in Google Cloud Platform (GCP), custom data connector development, and data integration solutions. This role will support a large-scale manufacturing modernization initiative for a U.S. Navy submarine production environment, contributing to the development of a secure, AI-enabled workforce readiness platform. The ideal candidate will be responsible for gathering requirements, designing, building, testing, and documenting custom data connectors while collaborating with business, data, and engineering stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Gather and define requirements for custom data connectors that are not covered by the existing prebuilt connector library
• Collaborate with Business Analysts, Discovery teams, and Data Architects to identify data sources requiring custom connector development
• Design, develop, and test custom connectors within the GFT development environment using sample and synthetic datasets
• Build scalable data integration solutions leveraging Google Cloud Platform services such as Dataflow, Cloud Functions, and Cloud Run
• Implement robust error handling, retry mechanisms, and dead-letter queue processes to ensure recoverability and reliability
• Validate connector performance, functionality, and compliance with technical and business requirements
• Support data ingestion, transformation, and integration activities across multiple manufacturing and operational systems
• Document connector architecture, behavior, configurations, and operational procedures to facilitate knowledge transfer
• Coordinate the transition and handoff of custom connector deployments to the Lead Data Engineer at defined project milestones
• Participate in data governance and data quality initiatives to ensure accurate and reliable information processing
• Contribute to the successful delivery of enterprise data modernization programs within secure and regulated environments

Requirements and Qualifications

• Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Strong knowledge of Big Data solutions within Google Cloud Platform
• Experience with Google Cloud database technologies
• Experience developing custom data integration connectors and ingestion pipelines
• Knowledge of Dataflow, Cloud Functions, and Cloud Run
• Experience in Data Analysis and Data Modeling;
• Experience with Data Management and Data Analysis practices
• Knowledge of Data Governance principles
• Experience with Data Integration and ETL processes
• Ability to gather, analyze, and document business and technical requirements
• Experience working with multiple data sources and integration patterns
• Strong understanding of scalable cloud-based data architectures
• Ability to document technical solutions and support knowledge transfer activities
• Experience working in Agile project environments

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting manufacturing modernization initiatives
• Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments
• Knowledge of FedRAMP High, IL4, or similar cloud security frameworks
• Experience with AI-enabled data platforms or analytics solutions
• Familiarity with Looker analytics and reporting solutions
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale cloud migration and data modernization projects
• Knowledge of workforce enablement platforms and operational analytics
• Experience collaborating with distributed global delivery teams

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Stakeholder Management
• Problem Solving
• Analytical Thinking
• Teamwork
• Relationship Building
• Decision Making
• Proactivity
• Adaptability
• Self-Management
• Strategic Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Collaboration
• Knowledge Sharing
• Organization and Planning

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