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TRCI-26-04207
Data Engineer (GCP) / Cloud & Platform Engineer
Contract role in the Netherlands for a senior Data Engineer with strong Google Cloud Platform (GCP) platform engineering skills. The focus is building scalable data solutions and modern data platform architectures on GCP, including ingestion/transformation/orchestration patterns, event-driven streaming with Apache Kafka, and operational experience with Google Bigtable. The engineer should be hands-on in Scala/Java, implement Infrastructure as Code with Terraform, design CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions/Workflows, and apply cloud architecture, automation, and DevOps practices while collaborating with product and data engineering teams and participating in technical design reviews.
Position summary
- Location
- Netherlands
- Workplace
- On-site
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- Minimum 6 years and Maximum 8 years
Role overview
Why This Role Matters.
Contract role in the Netherlands for a senior Data Engineer with strong Google Cloud Platform (GCP) platform engineering skills. The focus is building scalable data solutions and modern data platform architectures on GCP, including ingestion/transformation/orchestration patterns, event-driven streaming with Apache Kafka, and operational experience with Google Bigtable. The engineer should be hands-on in Scala/Java, implement Infrastructure as Code with Terraform, design CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions/Workflows, and apply cloud architecture, automation, and DevOps practices while collaborating with product and data engineering teams and participating in technical design reviews.
Your Impact
Deliver Enterprise Value
Help organisations solve complex business problems through modern technology, consulting expertise and measurable outcomes.
Collaboration
Work Across Teams
Collaborate with consultants, architects, engineers and client stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
Growth
Learn Continuously
Gain exposure to enterprise technologies, certifications, mentoring and real-world project experience.
Career Path
Grow With Ubique
Build a long-term consulting career with opportunities to take on greater responsibility and leadership over time.
Responsibilities
What You'll Be Doing.
Every role at Ubique contributes directly to solving meaningful business challenges for our clients.
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Data engineering data ingestion, transformation, and orchestration patterns, data platofrm architectureMessaging & Streaming
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Experience with Google BigtableDevelopment
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Strong development skills in Scala / Java.Cloud & Platform Engineering
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Design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Workflows / GitHub Actions)
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Cloud architecture, automation, and DevOps practicesData Engineering
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Design and implementation of scalable data solutions on GCP
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Experience with data ingestion, transformation, and orchestration patterns
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Strong understanding of modern data platform architecturesMessaging & Streaming
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Kafka platform design, administration, and setup
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Bigtable design, implementation, tuning, and operationsDevelopment
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Strong development skills in Scala / Java
Technology stack
Tools & Technologies.
The platforms and technologies you'll use to build modern, enterprise-grade solutions.
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GCP
Required
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Google Cloud Platform
Required
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Terraform
Required
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CI/CD
Required
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GitHub Actions
Required
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GitHub Workflows
Required
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DevOps
Required
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Cloud architecture
Required
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Scala
Required
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Java
Required
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Apache Kafka
Required
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Kafka
Required
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Event-driven architecture
Required
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Google Bigtable
Required
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Bigtable
Required
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Data ingestion
Required
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Data transformation
Required
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Data orchestration
Required
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Data platform
Required
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Platform engineering
Required
Requirements
Skills & Experience.
We value curiosity, collaboration and continuous learning. If you don't meet every requirement but believe you can make an impact, we'd still love to hear from you.
Essential
Required Qualifications
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Data engineering on GCP (scalable data solutions)
Data ingestion, transformation, and orchestration patterns
Modern data platform architecture
Apache Kafka (messaging/streaming)
Event-driven architecture concepts
Kafka platform design/administration/setup
Google Bigtable (design, implementation, tuning, operations)
Scala and/or Java (production-grade development)
Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)
CI/CD pipeline design and implementation
GitHub Actions / GitHub Workflows
Cloud architecture
Automation and DevOps practices
Technical design reviews
Strong communication skills
Collaboration with Data Engineers and Product Teams
Preferred
Nice to Have
There are no additional preferred qualifications for this position. If you meet the essential requirements, we encourage you to apply.
What you'll gain
More Than Just A Job.
We're committed to helping every team member grow professionally, personally and technically while working on meaningful projects.
Global Exposure
Collaborate with international clients and multicultural teams on enterprise programmes.
Continuous Learning
Expand your expertise through mentoring, certifications and hands-on project experience.
Career Growth
Take ownership, develop leadership skills and grow your consulting career over time.
Flexible Working
Hybrid and remote collaboration designed around trust and delivering exceptional outcomes.
People First
Join a supportive culture where collaboration, respect and long-term relationships come first.
Enterprise Projects
Work on meaningful technology initiatives for leading organisations across industries.
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