Senior Google Cloud Platform Looker Developer

Credence

. Design, build, integrate, test, deploy, troubleshoot, and sustain enterprise analytics applications using Google Cloud Platform, Looker Enterprise, LookML, and Looker Studio or Looker Studio Pro.

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeTysons • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Google Looker Enterprise and LookML development, including the creation of production-ready applications, dashboards, and semantic models. Proficient in advanced SQL, Google Cloud Platform services, and secure coding practices, with a strong focus on mentoring and technical leadership.

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Google Looker Enterprise DevelopmentLookML Application DevelopmentAdvanced SQL DevelopmentGoogle Cloud Platform ServicesTechnical Leadership and Mentoring

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Hard Skills

Looker Studio ProBigQueryData EngineeringBusiness Intelligence Application DevelopmentAPIs IntegrationETL or ELT PipelinesData ModelingPerformance TuningAutomated ValidationAgile Software Delivery

Soft Skills

Technical WritingCommunication SkillsTroubleshooting SkillsMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Google Cloud PlatformLooker APIsGitJavaScriptPython

Certifications & Qualifications

DoD Secret ClearanceSecurity Plus CEGoogle Cloud Professional Data EngineerProfessional Cloud DeveloperAssociate Cloud Engineer

Industry Keywords

Defense Automatic Addressing SystemFederal Agency ComplianceSection 508 AccessibilityData ProtectionRole-Based Access

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Amazon RedshiftBigQueryCloudETLGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaScriptOraclePythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, integrate, test, deploy, troubleshoot, and sustain enterprise analytics applications using Google Cloud Platform, Looker Enterprise, LookML, and Looker Studio or Looker Studio Pro.
Translate functional and technical requirements into production-ready Looker applications, governed semantic models, dashboards, and cloud integrations.
Independently resolve application, data, security, and performance issues.
Conduct technical reviews and establish reusable development patterns.
Mentor other developers.
Support the Defense Automatic Addressing System Digital Business Transformation Reports Modernization team.
Adhere to program security, access, and onsite or hybrid work requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance at the time of hire, with the ability to maintain required Government access and suitability.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline, or an approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least seven years of experience in business intelligence application development, cloud application development, data engineering, or enterprise reporting development, including at least five years of hands-on development in modern business intelligence platforms.
At least three years of hands-on Google Looker Enterprise and LookML development experience, including production semantic models, Explores, dashboards, reusable components, access controls, testing, deployment, and sustainment.
Hands-on experience developing Looker Studio or Looker Studio Pro reports, reusable data sources, calculated fields, controls, connectors, and governed sharing configurations.
Advanced SQL development and performance-tuning skills using BigQuery and at least one additional enterprise platform such as Amazon Redshift or Oracle.
Working knowledge of Google Cloud Platform services used for secure analytics solutions, including BigQuery, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Storage, logging, monitoring, and application integration.
Experience integrating reporting applications with data sources, APIs, identity services, and cloud components; experience with Looker APIs, embedded analytics, extensions, JavaScript, or Python is strongly desired.
Experience with Git-based version control, code reviews, branching, release management, automated validation, and continuous integration and delivery practices.
Strong testing and troubleshooting skills across LookML, SQL, data models, dashboards, permissions, integrations, deployment configurations, and application performance.
Experience applying secure coding, role-based access, least-privilege controls, auditing, data-protection, and Section 508 accessibility requirements.
Experience leading technical design and code reviews, establishing development standards, mentoring developers, and communicating technical risks and recommendations.
Experience working in Scrum, SAFe, or another Agile software delivery environment.
Current Security Plus CE or another contract-approved certification meeting DoD 8570 or 8140 IAT Level II requirements.
Strong technical writing and communication skills, including the ability to document solution designs, code, configuration, testing, deployment, and operational procedures.
Preferred: Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer, Professional Cloud Developer, Associate Cloud Engineer, or another relevant Google Cloud certification.
Preferred: Experience with data modeling, dimensional modeling, ETL or ELT pipelines, data quality controls, metadata, lineage, and enterprise data governance.
Preferred: Experience modernizing legacy reporting applications and validating data, calculations, security, and performance during platform migrations.
Preferred: Experience supporting DLA, DoD, or another federal agency in a controlled cloud environment; a current Common Access Card is preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Free Food & Snacks
Wellness Resources
Stock Option Plan