Google Cloud Platform Python Developer

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

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.