Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Python Developer

Job Description

️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.

Full-time