Senior Google Cloud Platform Looker Developer

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Tyson's Corner, VA, USA
In-Office
150K-190K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology
The Role
Designs, develops, integrates, tests, deploys, troubleshoots, and sustains enterprise analytics applications using Google Cloud Platform, Looker Enterprise, LookML, and Looker Studio. Builds governed semantic models, dashboards, cloud integrations, and reporting solutions while resolving data, security, and performance issues. Performs technical and code reviews, establishes development standards, mentors developers, and supports secure Agile delivery for federal modernization initiatives.
Summary Generated by Built In

Join a team where innovation meets mission. Our AI, cloud, cyber, and modernization solutions save agencies thousands of hours, safeguard national security, and strengthen health and humanitarian missions worldwide. With more than 1,700+ team members, 1,500+ AI & data experts, and 100+ prime contracts, we deliver at scale and with purpose.

We’ve been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Washington Post for six consecutive years and named to the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 13 of the past 14 years. Credence is a welcoming environment for those looking to grow and make a meaningful impact. We encourage employees to push boundaries and help solve critical, world-changing federal challenges.

Credence has an immediate need for an experienced Senior Google Cloud Platform Looker Developer to support the Defense Automatic Addressing System Digital Business Transformation Reports Modernization team. This hands-on software development role will 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.

The developer will translate functional and technical requirements into production-ready Looker applications, governed semantic models, dashboards, and cloud integrations. The role requires advanced LookML and SQL development, experience with cloud data platforms and APIs, disciplined source-control and deployment practices, and the ability to independently resolve application, data, security, and performance issues. The Senior Developer will also conduct technical reviews, establish reusable development patterns, and mentor other developers.


Requirements
  • 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 Qualifications

  • Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer, Professional Cloud Developer, Associate Cloud Engineer, or another relevant Google Cloud certification.
  • Experience with data modeling, dimensional modeling, ETL or ELT pipelines, data quality controls, metadata, lineage, and enterprise data governance.
  • Experience modernizing legacy reporting applications and validating data, calculations, security, and performance during platform migrations.
  • Experience supporting DLA, DoD, or another federal agency in a controlled cloud environment; a current Common Access Card is preferred.

Work Environment

  • This position supports a collaborative federal delivery team and requires adherence to program security, access, and onsite or hybrid work requirements

Salary Range: $150,000 - $190,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's experience, education, certifications, skills, and overall qualifications.


Benefits
  • 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

Skills Required

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Active DoD Secret clearance at the time of hire and 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
  • At least five years of hands-on development experience with modern business intelligence platforms
  • At least three years of hands-on Google Looker Enterprise and LookML development experience
  • Experience developing Looker semantic models, Explores, dashboards, reusable components, access controls, testing, deployment, and sustainment
  • 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 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 documenting solution designs, code, configuration, testing, deployment, and operational procedures
  • Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer, Professional Cloud Developer, Associate Cloud Engineer, or another relevant Google Cloud certification
  • Experience with data modeling, dimensional modeling, ETL or ELT pipelines, data quality controls, metadata, lineage, and enterprise data governance
  • Experience modernizing legacy reporting applications and validating data, calculations, security, and performance during platform migrations
  • Experience supporting DLA, DoD, or another federal agency in a controlled cloud environment
  • Current Common Access Card

Credence Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Credence and has not been reviewed or approved by Credence.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive or better than average across many roles, with multiple examples describing excellent pay and competitive salaries. Additional cash elements such as bonuses appear alongside base pay.
  • Healthcare Strength — Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, supported by HSAs/FSAs and a TRICARE supplement. Employer-paid life and disability coverage further strengthen the protection package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes flexible PTO and a broad holiday schedule aligned to federal holidays. Additional leave types such as military and bereavement leave are available.

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The Company
HQ: Vienna, VA
1,499 Employees

What We Do

Credence provides innovative technology, health, international development, engineering, and management solutions to support mission-critical programs for Federal government customers. We are one of the nation’s largest privately held government contractors. Our ability to perform exceptionally to implement new solutions, efficiencies, and savings across 220 U.S. Government programs is due to our obsession with exceeding customer expectations and our emphasis on employee wellbeing—best exemplified by our corporate philosophy: “One Measure of Success. Yours.” WHY WORK WITH CREDENCE? We are consistently rated as a Top Workplace and are proud to be one of the fastest growing privately held firms in the U.S. over the last decade. Credence treats each customer, teaming partner, and employee as a trusted partner whom we serve. We ensure successful outcomes by focusing on the measure of success that we consider to be most important—Yours. WHY WORK FOR CREDENCE? We are a diverse, enthusiastic team of professionals who are dedicated to providing exceptional service to our customers. Our culture is focused on employee empowerment, recognition, and reward, and each person is encouraged to take initiative and strive to reach their greatest potential. HOW CREDENCE GIVES BACK: We believe in giving back to the communities in which we live and work through corporate charitable events, support for employee volunteering, and a 100% corporate match for employee charitable giving.

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