Google Cloud Platform

2 days ago

Boston, MA, United States Global Placement Firm Full time

About the job Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Python Developer

GCP Python Developer

Location: Boston, MA (On-site) - 6 month contract
Full-Time | MidSenior Level | No Visa Sponsorship or Relocation

About the Role

A leading technology services organization is seeking a highly skilled Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Python Developer to join its on-site team in Boston, MA. This role requires a developer with strong backend development experience, deep familiarity with distributed systems, and hands-on expertise in event-driven architectures using GCP services.

Ideal candidates will have experience building scalable systems using Python, Pub/Sub, and a range of GCP services like Cloud Functions, Dataflow, and Cloud Run. A deep understanding of asynchronous communication, schema evolution, and event choreography is key to success in this role.

Must-Have Skills

  • 10+ years of professional software development experience
  • Strong proficiency in Python, with demonstrated backend system development
  • Hands-on experience with GCP services, especially:
    • Google Pub/Sub
    • Google Cloud Functions
    • Cloud Run
    • Dataflow (nice to have)
  • Experience with event-driven architecture, including:
    • Choreography patterns
    • Distributed systems design
    • Asynchronous communication & orchestration
  • Expertise in schema design and serialization, including:
    • Avro (required)
    • Familiarity with Protobuf and JSON
    • Versioning and schema validation practices
    • Strong understanding of RPC-style APIs and backend communication patterns
Responsibilities
  • Design and build scalable, event-driven backend services using Python and GCP SDKs
  • Implement and maintain distributed systems that use Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions, and Cloud Run
  • Develop robust data pipelines and real-time event processing with tools like Dataflow
  • Design and manage message schemas with Avro, and support schema evolution
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define integration patterns and architectural direction
  • Ensure system reliability, observability, and security in a cloud-native environment
Preferred Attributes
  • Experience in environments focused on cloud-native, microservices, or event-first architecture
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, on-site setting
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field (required)
Job Details
  • Position Type: Full-Time (Contract)
  • Location: Boston, MA On-site only
  • Experience Level: 10+ years
  • Education Required: Bachelors degree
  • Visa Sponsorship: Not available
  • Relocation Assistance: Not available
  • Hourly Pay Rate: Competitive (DOE)


This role is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned cloud-native developer to build high-impact systems using modern, serverless technologies in a dynamic, technically challenging environment.

Apply now to bring your GCP expertise to mission-critical backend systems built for scale and speed.

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