Python Software Engineer & GCP, FastAPI

Badger & Bird Talent; Remote; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Python Software Engineer to work with Google Cloud Platform and FastAPI. In this remote role, you will build high-speed APIs, deploy serverless applications, and manage data pipelines. You must have strong proficiency in Python and practical experience with GCP. This position offers growth opportunities with paid certifications and a focus on mastering advanced cloud technologies. Apply now to start your GCP journey.

Benefits

Paid certifications

Structured growth path

Financial bonuses for milestones

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Python 3+ with modern web frameworks.
• Practical experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Solid experience with SQL databases and query optimization.

Responsibilities

• Architect and build high-speed APIs using FastAPI.
• Deploy scalable applications using Cloud Run.
• Integrate complex systems with BigQuery for data handling.
• Write tests and maintain CI/CD for safe deployments.

Skills

Python 3+

FastAPI

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

SQL databases

Asynchronous microservices

CI/CD pipelines

Tools

Terraform

Cloud Run

BigQuery

Job description

Overview

Python Software Engineer (GCP & FastAPI) – Location: Remote (South Africa) – Role Type: Permanent

Become a true Google Cloud specialist. Most roles treat the cloud as just a hosting environment. This role treats it as a toolkit. We are looking for a Senior Python Engineer to build the high-speed APIs that power global advertising campaigns. You will not just dabble in the cloud here. You will master the Google Cloud Platform. You will work on a modern, data-intensive stack using FastAPI and serverless architecture to handle traffic on a global scale.

The Career Upgrade

Master the GCP Stack. You will gain deep production experience with Cloud Run, BigQuery, and Cloud Functions. This is your chance to move past basic EC2/VM management and become an expert in advanced serverless patterns and data pipelines.

Get Paid to Certify. We take your growth seriously. We will pay for your Google Cloud certifications and provide a structured path for you to achieve them. In many cases, hitting these milestones unlocks financial bonuses.

Work with Modern Tools. Leave legacy monoliths behind. You will build asynchronous microservices using FastAPI and Python 3+. You will focus on speed, concurrency, and clean architecture.

Build for Scale. You will see how data moves in the high-stakes world of international media. You will solve performance challenges that only exist at high volume, giving you the kind of engineering scars that prove your expertise.

What You Will Build

• High-Speed APIs: Architect and build asynchronous microservices using FastAPI to process real-time data.
• Serverless Infrastructure: Deploy scalable applications using Cloud Run and App Engine.
• Data Pipelines: Integrate complex systems with BigQuery to handle massive datasets efficiently.
• Automated Environments: Use Terraform to manage your infrastructure as code.
• Resilient Systems: Write comprehensive tests and maintain CI/CD pipelines to ensure every deployment is safe.

What You Need To Bring

• The Python Skills: Strong proficiency in Python 3+. You must be comfortable with modern web frameworks. FastAPI is preferred, but deep experience with Flask or Django is accepted if you are ready to upskill.
• The Cloud Experience: Practical experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is essential. You need to know your way around the console and the CLI.
• The Data Knowledge: Solid experience with SQL databases and query optimization.
• The Environment: You are comfortable working remotely and collaborating with international teams.

Next Steps

Do not just write code. specialized in the technology that is defining the future of the web.

Apply now to start your GCP journey.