Google Cloud Platform Python Developer

LTD Global

Boston, MA, United States

9 days ago

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Role details

Contract type

Temporary contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Experience required

10 years minimum

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.careerjet.com

Tech stack

Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Cloud Engineering Serialization Distributed Systems Data Flow Control Protocol Buffers JSON Python (Programming Language) Systems Development Life Cycle Software Engineering Management of Software Versions Google Cloud

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Reliability of Systems Backend Event Driven Architecture Containerization Information Technology Avro Google Cloud Functions Asynchronous Programming Data Pipelines Microservices

Job description

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., * 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

Requirements

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, * 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)