Key skills
Google Cloud PlatformDataflowCloud RunTerraformCloud SpannerCloud architecture principlesMicroservices designCI/CD pipelinesDevOps practicesHealthcare data standardsHIPAA complianceProactive learning mindsetGCPGoogle CloudSpannerAgileScrumCI/CDCommunicationCollaboration
About this role
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system, and they are seeking a GCP Data Engineer to develop, deploy, and maintain cloud-based applications using Google Cloud Platform services. The role involves building data processing pipelines, ensuring compliance with healthcare data standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams in an agile environment.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, deploy, and maintain cloud-based applications using Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services
- Build and manage data processing pipelines using Dataflow for healthcare data workflows
- Design, deploy, and monitor containerized applications using Cloud Run
- Write and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform to support scalable and secure cloud environments
- Work with Cloud Spanner for globally distributed, scalable database solutions
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an agile/scrum environment to deliver high-quality solutions quickly
- Ensure compliance with healthcare data standards (e.g., HIPAA) and implement best practices for data security and privacy
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize cloud resources for cost and efficiency
- Continuously learn and adopt new GCP features, tools, and industry best practices
- Participate in code reviews, documentation, and knowledge-sharing sessions with team members
Requirements:
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required
- Basic hands-on experience with GCP services, especially Dataflow, Cloud Run, Spanner, and Terraform
- Understanding of cloud architecture principles and microservices design
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive learning mindset
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, agile team environment
- Good communication and collaboration skills
- Exposure to healthcare data systems or regulated environments is a plus