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Other relevant essential functions may be required.\nWhat You Need\n·Experience range:7-10 Years\n·Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or an equivalent degree\n·Technical Skills:\n··Mandatory: BigQuery, Apache Airflow, Spark/Java/ PySpark\n·Nice to have: GCP, GCS, Relational Databases Data Modeling, Kafka , Terraform\n·Skills and experiences:\n·Programming: Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and potentially Scala/Java.\n·Big Data: Expertise in Apache Spark (Spark SQL, DataFrames, Streaming).\n·Streaming: Experience with messaging queues like Apache Kafka, or Pub/Sub.\n··Cloud: Familiarity with GCP, Azure data services.\n·Databases: Knowledge of data warehousing (Snowflake, Redshift) and NoSQL databases.\n·Tools: Experience with Airflow, Databricks, Docker, Kubernetes is a plus. Experience Level\n·Total IT Experience – Minimum 8 years \n·GCP - 4 + years of recent GCP experience\nLocation & Compensation\nCompensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below.\nRole Location: Sunnyvale, California\nCompensation Range: $72,000-$108,000\nWho We Are\nSince 1999, UST has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a powerful impact through transformation. Headquartered in the United States, UST is powered by technology, driven by AI, inspired by people, and led by our purpose, we partner with our clients from design to operation. Our AI-driven digital solutions, proprietary platforms, engineering, R&D, products, and innovation ecosystem turn core challenges into impactful, disruptive business outcomes. With deep industry knowledge and a future-ready mindset, we infuse expertise, innovation, and agility into our clients’ organizations—delivering measurable value and positive lasting change for them, their customers, and communities around the world. Together, with 30,000+ employees in 30+ countries, we build for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process. Visit us at .\nBenefits\nFull-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.\nPart-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.\nFull-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.\nPart-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).\nAll US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.\nEqual Employment Opportunity Statement\nUST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. 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