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Lead Applications Developer – GCP, BigQuery, Pub/Sub, Kafka, GKE, Java/Python/c#
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India

Type

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Job Description:

Job Summary:
We are seeking a GCP-focused Data Engineer to build scalable, high‑quality data pipelines supporting our Data Maturity initiative for Logistics/Parcel Services. The ideal candidate has strong experience in GCP data services, data modeling, data quality frameworks, and understands logistics domain data such as shipment tracking, routing, and warehouse operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Core Engineering (All Levels)

  • Pipeline Development: Design and develop scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using BigQuery, Pub/Sub, and Dataflow/Dataproc.
  • Microservices: Build and deploy APIs using Python/Java/C# to integrate enterprise and external logistics systems.
  • Orchestration: Orchestrate workloads via Composer (Airflow) or GKE using Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Data Quality: Implement validation checks, lineage tracking, and monitoring for pipeline SLAs (freshness, latency).
  • Modeling: Model logistics and supply chain data in BigQuery for analytics and operational insights.
  • DataOps: Apply CI/CD, automated testing, and versioning best practices.

Intermediate / Senior additions

  • System Design: Take ownership of end-to-end technical design for complex data modules.
  • Mentorship: Actively mentor junior engineers and conduct rigorous code reviews to ensure high engineering standards.
  • Best Practices: Establish and document DataOps standards and reusable patterns for the team.

Lead additions

  • POD Leadership: Act as the technical head of the data pod, ensuring sprint goals are met and unblocking the team.
  • Architecture: Define the high-level architecture and long-term technical roadmap for the logistics data platform.
  • Stakeholder Management: Partner with business leaders to translate complex logistics requirements into technical specifications.
  • Negotiation: Manage requirements scoping and prioritize backlogs by balancing technical debt with business value.
  • Coaching: Drive the professional growth of the entire engineering team through structured coaching and performance feedback.

Required Skills:

  • Relevant experience –

Lead – Min 7+ yrs of relevance experience

  • Strong hands‑on experience with GCP BigQuery, Pub/Sub, GCS, Dataflow/Dataproc.
  • Proficiency in Python/Java/C#, RESTful APIs, and microservice development.
  • Experience with Kafka for event-driven ingestion.
  • Strong SQL and experience with data modeling
  • Expertise in Docker/Kubernetes (GKE) and CI/CD tools (Cloud Build, GitHub Actions, or ADO).
  • Experience implementing Data Quality, Metadata management, and Data Governance frameworks.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Terraform, Cloud Composer (Airflow)
  • Experience in Azure Databricks, Delta Lake, ADLS, and Azure Data Factory
  • Experience in Knowledge Graph Engineering using Neo4j and/or Stardog
  • Familiarity with Data Governance tools or Cataloging systems (AXON Informatica)
  • Logistics domain experience

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field


Employee Type:
 

Permanent


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Other facts

Tech stack
GCP,BigQuery,Pub/Sub,Dataflow,Python,Java,C#,Microservices,Docker,Kubernetes,SQL,Data Quality,Data Governance,Data Modeling,CI/CD,Kafka

About UPS

Operating in more than 200 countries and territories, we’re committed to moving our world forward by delivering what matters. Beginning as a small messenger service, UPS was started by two enterprising teenagers and a $100 loan. Now, we’re almost 500,000 UPSers strong, with operations around the globe.

As a transportation and logistics leader, we are proud to offer innovative solutions to our customers—both big and small. We also support the communities we serve. Just take a look at The UPS Foundation’s social impact report!

Headquartered in Atlanta, we can be found on the web at ups.com and about.ups.com. Job seekers can visit upsjobs.com to learn more. Our active social media channels include Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok.

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Website
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https://about.ups.com/us/en/social-impact/reporting/the-ups-foundations-social-impact-report.html
Career Site
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Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Truck Transportation
Founding Year: 1907

What you'll do

  • The Lead Applications Developer will design and develop scalable ETL/ELT pipelines and build APIs to integrate logistics systems. They will also take ownership of technical design, mentor junior engineers, and manage stakeholder requirements.

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What does a Lead Applications Developer – GCP, BigQuery, Pub/Sub, Kafka, GKE, Java/Python/c# do at UPS?

As a Lead Applications Developer – GCP, BigQuery, Pub/Sub, Kafka, GKE, Java/Python/c# at UPS, you will: the Lead Applications Developer will design and develop scalable ETL/ELT pipelines and build APIs to integrate logistics systems. They will also take ownership of technical design, mentor junior engineers, and manage stakeholder requirements..

Why join UPS as a Lead Applications Developer – GCP, BigQuery, Pub/Sub, Kafka, GKE, Java/Python/c#?

UPS is a leading Truck Transportation company.

Is the Lead Applications Developer – GCP, BigQuery, Pub/Sub, Kafka, GKE, Java/Python/c# position at UPS remote?

The Lead Applications Developer – GCP, BigQuery, Pub/Sub, Kafka, GKE, Java/Python/c# position at UPS is based in India, India. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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