Data Engineer - API

We are excited to expand our GCP team, you can work from our office in Nashville, Chicago, Atlanta, New Jersey, New York, Dallas, Houston, Santa Clara and San Francisco.

* GCP and API are mandatory skill sets

* 3 day in office no remote only

* full time not contracting and no W2/C2C

* resume submitted to LinkedIn not emailed

Job Summary

The Staff Data Engineer – API is a senior-level, hands-on engineering role responsible for designing, building, testing, deploying, and supporting cloud-native data platforms and APIs on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role partners closely with data engineers, architects, data scientists, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions in an enterprise environment.

This position requires deep experience in API development, data engineering, GCP services, CI/CD automation, and Agile methodologies, along with strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

* Design, build, and maintain enterprise-scale data pipelines and platforms on GCP

* Develop, deploy, and manage RESTful APIs using Python (FastAPI) and Apigee

* Implement CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment strategies

* Work with stakeholders to translate business and technical requirements into scalable solutions

* Support real-time and streaming data processing using Kafka and Spark Streaming

* Ensure adherence to cloud, API, data security, and compliance best practices

* Enable self-service analytics including dashboards, data discovery, and data catalogs

* Monitor data pipelines, enforce SLAs, and improve operational efficiency

* Mentor engineers and contribute to engineering standards and best practices

* Participate in technical design discussions and architecture decisions

* Apply Agile/Scrum methodologies in day-to-day development

* Stay current with GCP services, cloud architecture patterns, and modern data technologies

Required Skills & Experience

Experience

* 10+ years of experience in Information Technology

* 5+ years of experience in Data Engineering

* 3+ years of experience in API development (preferred)

* Experience working in fast-paced, evolving environments

Cloud & Platform (GCP)

* Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

* Cloud Run, GKE, Cloud Functions

* BigQuery, Bigtable, Cloud SQL, Cloud Spanner

* Cloud Logging, CI/CD pipelines

* GitHub, Postman, Dynatrace

* Vertex AI, NLP (preferred)

Data & API Technologies

* API Development, API design, API governance

* Apigee

* Python, FastAPI

* Spark Streaming, Apache Kafka

* SQL and analytical data warehouses

* JSON, Avro, Parquet

* Java, Python, or Scala

DevOps & Engineering Practices

* Git and GitHub

* CI/CD automation tools

* Test-driven development (TDD)

* Unit, integration, and performance testing

* Agile / Scrum methodologies

Education & Certifications

* Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience) – Preferred

* Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field – Preferred

* GCP Professional Data Engineer certification – Preferred

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is $76,200 to $187,740.

Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.

The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.

It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.

In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:

* Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave

* Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)

* Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)

* Life and disability insurance

* Employee assistance programs

* Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

Disclaimers

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.

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Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.