Data Platform Engineer

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Senior Java / Data Platform Engineer (GCP)

Location: West London (Hybrid – onsite 1 day per week)

Start Date: Mid-May 2026

Contract Type: Contract

Rate: £400


We are seeking experienced Mid to Senior Java / Data Platform Engineers to support a high-profile client engagement. The role will focus on building and optimising scalable, data-driven applications and distributed systems, with a strong emphasis on GCP, microservices, and data pipelines.


Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable, data-driven applications using Java
  • Build and optimise microservices and distributed systems in cloud environments
  • Develop and manage data pipelines (batch and streaming)
  • Write high-quality unit, integration, and non-functional tests
  • Work with GCP services (GKE, Pub/Sub, BigQuery, Dataflow) to build cloud-native solutions
  • Collaborate with platform and DevOps teams to ensure reliable, production-ready systems
  • Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automation workflows
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise system performance


Required Skills & Experience

  • Proven experience as a Java Engineer / Software Engineer (mid–senior level)
  • Strong experience with Java and object-oriented programming
  • Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including:
  • GKE (Kubernetes Engine)
  • Pub/Sub
  • BigQuery
  • Dataflow
  • Experience building microservices and distributed systems
  • Strong understanding of data engineering concepts and data pipelines (batch + streaming)
  • Experience with relational and NoSQL databases
  • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
  • Strong knowledge of Jenkins (CI/CD)
  • Solid understanding of Git and version control best practices


Desirable Skills

  • Experience working in high-scale or real-time data environments
  • Exposure to event-driven architectures
  • Scripting experience (e.g., Python, Bash)
  • Experience with performance optimisation and system reliability
  • Previous experience in enterprise-scale platforms
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Location:
City Of London
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Technology

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