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.