Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Python Developer

  • Boston, Massachusetts, United States
  • -
  • On-Site
  • 65-65 USD / Month
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Job Description:

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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.