Senior Big Data Engineer (Java + GCP)

TL;DR

Senior Big Data Engineer (Java + GCP): Building enterprise-scale data solutions for a US healthcare provider with an accent on scalable data processing pipelines and modern data architectures. Focus on optimizing high-throughput systems, integrating complex data sources like Snowflake and Salesforce, and implementing AI-driven data governance workflows.

Location: Must be based in Bulgaria or Poland (Remote/Office options available)

Company

hirify.global is a global IT consulting company that delivers scalable data products and helps organizations evolve their modern data architectures through its Big Data & Analytics Center of Excellence.

What you will do

• Design and develop scalable data processing pipelines using GCP services including BigQuery, Dataflow, Composer, and CloudSQL.
• Own data integration and transformation processes to improve data quality and enable timely insights for healthcare operations.
• Integrate the Enterprise Data Platform (EDP) with new data sources such as Snowflake and Salesforce.
• Extend platform code and manage infrastructure using Terraform and GitLab CI.
• Automate data governance and configuration generation by introducing AI workflows.
• Collaborate with data architects and stakeholders to translate business requirements into production-ready technical solutions.

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (BigQuery, Dataflow, Composer, CloudSQL).
• Proficiency in Java and SQL for building high-performance data solutions.
• Experience with schema migration tools such as Liquibase or Flyway.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (GitLab CI) and version control systems.
• English: B2 (Upper-intermediate) or higher required for global team communication.
• Location: Candidate must be located in Bulgaria or Poland.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Python scripting.
• Understanding of modern data architectures like Data Lakehouse or Data Mesh.
• Experience with ETL/ELT processes.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work arrangement allowing for either remote or office-based work.
• Opportunity to work within a specialized Center of Excellence.
• Exposure to large-scale US healthcare domain challenges.
• Inclusive environment as an equal opportunity employer.