Data Architect

Greetings from UST Who we are: Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.UST is a mission-driven group of over 38,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in over 30+ countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.With us, you’ll create a boundless impact that transforms your career—and the lives of people across the world.Job Summary: Notice Period : Immediate to 15 daysMandatory skills: Data Engineer, GCP, SQLExperience: 5-7 yearsWork Location: TrivandrumWork Mode: Hybrid (3 Days - Work from Office)Job Title: Data Engineer (GCP) Job Summary:We are looking for a highly skilled Data Engineer with deep expertise in SQL, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and associated data engineering tools. The ideal candidate will play a key role in cloud data migration, pipeline development, and workflow orchestration. Candidates should be flexible to work during overlapping hours with the onsite team and must be comfortable participating in client and cross-regional meetings.Key Responsibilities:Design, develop, and optimize complex SQL queries for large-scale data processing.Build and maintain data pipelines using GCP tools such as BigQuery, Dataflow, and Apache Airflow.Support and contribute to ongoing GCP migration projects in the client environment.Participate in CI/CD pipeline development and deployment processes.Write and maintain shell scripts to support automation and operational tasks.Collaborate with offshore, onsite, and client teams, attending meetings and providing status updates as required.Ensure adherence to project timelines and quality standards.Demonstrate flexibility to work during overlapping hours (up to 8:30 PM IST) based on business needs.Primary Skills:Strong expertise in SQL with hands-on experience in query optimization and performance tuning.Proficient in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services, especially:BigQueryDataflowCloud StorageExperience in Apache Airflow for workflow orchestration.Solid experience with CI/CD pipelines and release management.Effective communication and collaboration skills across geographically distributed teams.Secondary Skills:Shell scripting for automation and task scheduling.Experience working on GCP cloud migration activities in a client-facing environment.Understanding of data transformation and ETL best practices in cloud environments.Good to Have Skills:.Familiarity with other cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) is a plus.Knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) and DevOps tooling.Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.What We Believe: We’re proud to embrace the same values that have shaped UST since the beginning. Since day one, we’ve been building enduring relationships and a culture of integrity. And today, it's those same values that are inspiring us to encourage innovation from everyone, to champion diversity and inclusion and to place people at the center of everything we do. Humility:We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone. Humanity:Through s, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves. Integrity:We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.Equal Employment Opportunity Statement UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.