Senior GCP API Developer - (ID:3635)

Stafide; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cutting-edge technology exposure

Collaborative environment

Continuous learning opportunities

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Amsterdam is seeking a Senior GCP API Developer to design and develop secure, cloud-native Process Integration APIs. The ideal candidate should have 8-10 years of software development experience, particularly in GCP, API development, and strong skills in Node.js or Python. You will work on innovative AI-driven solutions, contribute to the architecture, and help maintain security and scalability throughout the development process. This role offers opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in software development focusing on cloud-native applications.
• Proven experience with GCP, building cloud-native and serverless solutions.
• Strong expertise in API development with access control.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver cloud-native Process Integration APIs.
• Collaborate with project leadership on enterprise strategy.
• Ensure API security and performance across distributed systems.

Skills

Cloud-native application development

API development

GCP (Google Cloud Platform)

Node.js / TypeScript

Python (FastAPI)

DevSecOps

OpenAPI specifications

CI/CD processes

Tools

Apigee

GitLab

Job description

As a Senior GCP API Developer, you will:

• Design, build, and deliver highly secure, cloud-native Process Integration APIs within a GCP environment.
• Develop scalable APIs for secure consumption by AI agents, internal systems, and front-end applications.
• Enable secure integration points for key initiatives, including AI-driven workflows such as WhatsApp-based solutions across multiple countries.
• Collaborate closely with project leadership to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and strategy.
• Contribute to the continuous evolution and improvement of the internal IT delivery platform.
• Ensure API security, scalability, and performance across distributed systems.
• Work with modern cloud-native and serverless architectures to deliver high-quality solutions.

What You Bring to the Table:

• 8–10 years of overall experience in software development, with a strong focus on cloud-native applications.
• Proven experience in GCP (Google Cloud Platform), particularly in building cloud-native and serverless solutions.
• Strong expertise in API development, including handling entitlements and access control at the API layer.
• Hands‑on experience with tools and technologies such as Apigee (or Apigee X), Pub/Sub, and related GCP services.
• Proficiency in Node.js / TypeScript and/or Python (FastAPI).
• Strong understanding of OpenAPI specifications and authentication/authorization mechanisms (OIDC/OAuth).
• Experience working in DevSecOps environments, with solid knowledge of GitLab and GitLab CI/CD.

You should possess the ability to:

• Design and implement secure, scalable, and high-performance APIs.
• Translate complex integration requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Work collaboratively with architecture and leadership teams to align with enterprise standards.
• Apply security best practices across API design and development.
• Operate effectively in a cloud-native, distributed system environment.
• Automate development, testing, and deployment processes using CI/CD pipelines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Continuously learn and adopt new technologies within the cloud and integration space.

What We Bring to the Table:

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud-native and AI-driven integration solutions.
• Exposure to large-scale, multi‑country digital initiatives.
• A collaborative environment aligned with modern enterprise architecture practices.
• Access to advanced cloud technologies and tools within the GCP ecosystem.
• A strong engineering culture focused on security, scalability, and innovation.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.

Let’s Connect

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