Job description
Data Engineer – BigQuery / Dataform / Looker (Meridian Program) Location:
India (Remote / Hybrid) Department:
Transportation Data & Analytics
About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled
Data Engineer
to join our
Meridian Program
— a strategic, multi-year initiative aimed at modernizing transportation routing and analytics by replacing legacy systems like
Roadnet
with a governed, scalable architecture on
Google Cloud Platform (GCP) .
You’ll play a key role in maintaining current Roadnet data flows while designing and building the next generation governed data models in
BigQuery
and
Looker .
Key Responsibilities Design and implement scalable
data models
and
transformations
in
BigQuery
using
Dataform/dbt .
Maintain and optimize existing
Roadnet
data pipelines and ensure data continuity post-migration.
Validate and enhance
Looker
dashboards, ensuring parity between legacy and new systems.
Collaborate with data and business teams to build a
governed, modular data architecture .
Automate and orchestrate workflows using
Python ,
Cloud Functions , or
Terraform
where applicable.
Drive
data governance , quality, and stewardship practices across analytics initiatives.
Required Skills (Non-Negotiable) Expert-level SQL
– complex joins, CTEs, incremental logic, and model optimization.
BigQuery
– strong hands-on experience building warehouse solutions.
Dataform or dbt
– modular, version-controlled transformation pipelines.
Data Architecture & Modeling
– scalable, governed design with clear lineage.
Looker
– strong experience with dashboards, LookML models, and validations.
Core Stack:
SQL + BigQuery + Dataform/dbt + Data Architecture + Looker
Preferred Skills Python (Intermediate)
– for ETL automation, data validations, or API integration.
Cloud Functions (GCP)
– automate data checks and trigger workflows.
Terraform
– manage infrastructure as code for consistent deployments.
Transportation analytics
– understanding routing KPIs and business logic.
Governance mindset
– ensuring data reliability and ownership.
Bonus Stack:
Python + Cloud Functions + Terraform + Domain Awareness
About Meridian Meridian represents a set of forward-looking projects within the transportation organization.
It focuses on: Replacing legacy routing systems (like
Roadnet ) Establishing a
governed BigQuery-based architecture Ensuring
business continuity
while reducing fragmented ownership and unmanaged data dependencies This is a
critical role
that offers the opportunity to influence the future of data modernization and analytics within a global transportation landscape.
Ideal Candidate Profile 4+ years of experience in data engineering or analytics engineering roles Strong background in
GCP ,
BigQuery , and
Looker
ecosystems Experience building
governed data models
and
modular transformations Proven ability to work cross-functionally with data and business stakeholders Passion for data quality, governance, and scalable architecture
Why Join Be part of a
high-impact, multi-year transformation program Work with cutting-edge
Google Cloud data stack Drive the creation of a
future-ready data foundation
for global operations
Required Skill Profession
Prb