{"id":1139686,"url":"https://alion.io/job/synechron-gcp-data-engineer-cloud-architecture-agile-data-management","title":"GCP Data Engineer – Cloud Architecture, Agile & Data Management","company":{"id":5306,"name":"Synechron","domain":"synechron.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/synechron","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":true,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":92,"open_postings":13,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.385,"repost_share":0.231,"time_to_fill_p50_days":17,"computed_at":"2026-09-23T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"DevOps","role_family":"DevOps","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Hyderabad, India","Bengaluru, India"],"countries":["IN"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":17000,"max_usd":38000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_cell","sample_n":8},"experience_years_min":8,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Agile","optional":false},{"name":"GCP","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-23T10:16:08Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-23","last_verified_at":"2026-09-23T13:49:28Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"Job Summary\nSynechron is seeking a GCP Data Engineer with strong technology leadership and software development experience to support cloud-based technology initiatives and data-focused solutions. The role will contribute to translating business requirements into effective technology solutions, guiding cross-functional teams, evaluating technology options, and supporting successful project delivery. The position will help align technology roadmaps with business strategy, improve engineering processes, and promote the effective use of cloud computing platforms, software architecture, database management systems, and Agile delivery practices. The role will contribute to business outcomes through reliable technology decisions, efficient delivery, stakeholder collaboration, and continuous improvement.\nSoftware Requirements\nRequired\nIn-depth understanding of technologies and software systems relevant to software development and cloud-based data solutions.\nKnowledge of cloud computing platforms and infrastructure, with an understanding of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environments relevant to the role.\nKnowledge of database management systems and data structures.\nUnderstanding of software architecture and design patterns.\nKnowledge of Agile development methodologies.\nFamiliarity with project management tools and project delivery methodologies.\nExperience applying technology and software development practices to deliver business solutions.\nAbility to evaluate technology options and translate business requirements into technical solutions.\nAbility to develop and maintain technology roadmaps aligned with business strategy.\nPreferred\nExperience leading technology initiatives involving GCP or other cloud computing platforms.\nExperience working with cross-functional technology teams.\nExperience managing software development projects.\nExperience evaluating and recommending new technologies for adoption.\nExperience managing vendor relationships and negotiating contracts.\nExperience improving technology processes to increase delivery efficiency.\nExperience developing and supporting data-oriented technology solutions.\nOverall Responsibilities\nLead and manage cross-functional technology teams delivering software and cloud-based technology initiatives.\nProvide technical guidance, mentorship, and delivery support to team members.\nDrive technology initiatives from planning through implementation and support successful project delivery.\nCollaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into practical technology solutions.\nApply knowledge of software architecture, design patterns, cloud infrastructure, database management systems, and data structures to support solution design.\nIdentify areas for improvement and implement process changes that increase efficiency, delivery quality, and operational effectiveness.\nEvaluate new technologies and prepare recommendations based on business needs, technical suitability, implementation considerations, and expected outcomes.\nDevelop and maintain technology roadmaps and ensure alignment with Synechron’s overall business strategy.\nSupport effective use of GCP and other applicable cloud computing platforms and infrastructure.\nManage vendor relationships, coordinate performance expectations, and negotiate contracts where required.\nMonitor project progress, dependencies, risks, and outcomes against agreed objectives.\nPromote sustainable technology practices through appropriate use of cloud resources, infrastructure, data storage, and processing capacity.\nTechnical Skills (By Category)\nProgramming Languages\nEssential\nThe requirements do not specify a mandatory programming language.\nStrong software development expertise and the ability to work with technologies relevant to the assigned GCP data engineering environment.\nAbility to understand and contribute to technical solutions across multiple areas of software development.\nPreferred\nExperience with programming languages used for data engineering, cloud development, automation, or software integration.\nExperience developing software solutions that use cloud infrastructure and database management systems.\nDatabases/Data Management\nEssential\nKnowledge of database management systems.\nKnowledge of data structures.\nAbility to assess how data management technologies support business and technology requirements.\nUnderstanding of data-related considerations in software architecture and solution design.\nPreferred\nExperience designing or supporting data-oriented technology solutions.\nExperience working with cloud-based data environments.\nExperience improving data processing efficiency, scalability, and resource utilization.\nCloud Technologies\nEssential\nKnowledge of cloud computing platforms and infrastructure.\nUnderstanding of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) concepts relevant to data engineering and technology delivery.\nAbility to evaluate cloud technology options and align them with business requirements.\nPreferred\nHands-on experience delivering initiatives on GCP.\nExperience supporting cloud infrastructure planning, implementation, and optimization.\nExperience contributing to cloud adoption, modernization, or migration initiatives.\nExperience applying sustainable cloud practices to manage resource usage and operational efficiency.\nFrameworks and Libraries\nEssential\nNo specific frameworks or libraries are identified as mandatory in the requirements.\nUnderstanding of software architecture and design patterns.\nAbility to assess frameworks and libraries based on solution requirements and technology standards.\nPreferred\nExperience with frameworks or libraries used in cloud-based software development, data engineering, automation, or system integration.\nExperience establishing reusable technical components and development practices.\nDevelopment Tools and Methodologies\nEssential\nFamiliarity with project management tools.\nKnowledge of Agile development methodologies.\nExperience using project delivery methodologies to plan, track, and complete technology initiatives.\nUnderstanding of software architecture and design patterns.\nAbility to develop and maintain technology roadmaps.\nExperience leading cross-functional teams and managing projects.\nPreferred\nExperience with tools used for Agile planning, project tracking, documentation, collaboration, and delivery reporting.\nExperience implementing process improvements to increase efficiency.\nExperience establishing technology standards, delivery practices, and governance activities.\nSecurity Protocols\nEssential\nNo specific security protocols are identified as mandatory in the requirements.\nAbility to consider security, access, data protection, and infrastructure requirements when evaluating technology and cloud-based solutions.\nAbility to collaborate with relevant stakeholders to address security considerations in technology delivery.\nPreferred\nExperience incorporating security controls into cloud infrastructure, software architecture, database management, and data solutions.\nExperience supporting security and compliance requirements in technology projects.\nExperience Requirements\n8-10 years of experience in technology leadership and software development.\nThe original requirement also states a minimum year of experience in technology leadership and software development; the applicable experience threshold should be confirmed for the specific position.\nStrong technical expertise across multiple areas of software development and technology.\nExperience leading cross-functional teams and managing technology projects.\nExperience with cloud computing platforms and infrastructure, including knowledge relevant to GCP.\nExperience with Agile development methodologies and project management tools.\nExperience translating business requirements into technical solutions and contributing to strategic technology planning.\nExperience managing vendor relationships and negotiating contracts is preferred.\nIndustry-specific experience is not mandated; experience delivering technology and cloud-based data solutions in complex business environments is preferred.\nCandidates may also qualify through an equivalent combination of relevant professional experience, technical training, demonstrated technology leadership, and successful delivery of comparable software or cloud initiatives.\nDay-to-Day Activities\nCollaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technology solutions.\nLead cross-functional technology teams, provide technical guidance, mentor team members, and coordinate project activities.\nEvaluate new technologies, maintain technology roadmaps, manage vendor interactions, and support recommendations for adoption.\nDrive technology initiatives and project delivery, make decisions within established standards, and address risks, dependencies, and improvement opportunities.\nQualifications\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is required; equivalent relevant education and professional experience may be considered.\n8-10 years of experience in technology leadership and software development;\nDemonstrated experience with cloud computing platforms and infrastructure, software architecture, database management systems, Agile methodologies, and project management tools.\nCertifications in GCP, cloud computing, Agile delivery, project management, or related technology areas are preferred but not specified as mandatory.\nMaintain continuous professional development through relevant training, technical practice, technology evaluation, and learning in cloud, data, software architecture, and delivery methodologies.\nProfessional Competencies\nApply analytical thinking and structured problem-solving to evaluate technology options, resolve delivery issues, and improve software and cloud solutions.\nProvide effective leadership, technical guidance, mentorship, and coordination across cross-functional technology teams.\nCommunicate clearly with internal stakeholders, vendors, project teams, and decision-makers to establish requirements, expectations, risks, and outcomes.\nTranslate business requirements into practical technical solutions and align delivery decisions with broader business strategy.\nDemonstrate an innovation mindset by evaluating relevant technologies and identifying measurable opportunities for process and delivery improvement.\nManage priorities, project dependencies, stakeholder needs, vendor activities, and delivery commitments in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.\nS YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT\nDiversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture - promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.\nAll employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.\nCandidate Application Notice","description_format":"text","description_chars":11703,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":8,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Equity","Flexible schedule","Professional development"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Clinical Research"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-23T10:16:08Z"}],"liveness":{"score":52,"band":"ok","label":"Likely open","p_open":1,"p_active":0.516,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":17,"reasons":["conf:1","agency","win:early","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-09-23T15:26:10Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/synechron-gcp-data-engineer-cloud-architecture-agile-data-management","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/synechron-gcp-data-engineer-cloud-architecture-agile-data-management.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-23T15:26:10Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers"}}