Boston On-site GCP Python Backend Engineer (Contract)

Global Placement Firm; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Placement Firm is seeking a seasoned GCP Python Developer for an on-site Boston assignment. You will build scalable backend services, leveraging Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions, Cloud Run, and Dataflow in a distributed system environment.

The role emphasizes event-driven design, Avro schema management, and robust data pipelines. Requires 10+ years of backend experience, a CS degree, and strong communication in a fast-paced, on-site setting.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong Python backend development experience.
• Hands-on with GCP services (Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions, Cloud Run).
• Experience with event-driven architectures and schema design.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable, event-driven backend services using Python and GCP SDKs.
• Implement and maintain distributed systems with Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions, and Cloud Run.
• Develop robust data pipelines and real-time event processing using Dataflow.
• Design and manage Avro schemas and support schema evolution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define integration patterns and architecture.
• Ensure reliability, observability, and security in a cloud-native environment.

Skills

Python

GCP

Pub/Sub

Cloud Functions

Cloud Run

Dataflow

Avro

Protobuf

JSON

RPC APIs

Event-driven

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Global Placement Firm is seeking a seasoned GCP Python Developer for an on-site Boston assignment. You will build scalable backend services, leveraging Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions, Cloud Run, and Dataflow in a distributed system environment.

The role emphasizes event-driven design, Avro schema management, and robust data pipelines. Requires 10+ years of backend experience, a CS degree, and strong communication in a fast-paced, on-site setting.