Python Developer

Title: Python Developer with GCP and BigQuery Experience

Location: North Andover, MA (Relocation is fine) (Onsite)

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled professional with expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP), App

Engine, Data Store, Python, and BigQuery. The candidate will take ownership of an existing

application, gaining a deep understanding of its architecture, workflows, and data pipelines, and ensure

smooth transition and continuity from the current resource.

This role requires a mix of strong technical expertise and application ownership mindset—someone

who can understand the application end-to-end, support ongoing operations, optimize performance,

and drive enhancements.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of an existing cloud-native application hosted on GCP App Engine and Data
• Store.
• Collaborate with the current resource to understand the system’s design, data model, integrations,
• and dependencies.
• Maintain and enhance application workflows written in Python, ensuring code quality, scalability, and
• performance.
• Design, develop, and optimize queries and analytics using BigQuery for reporting and data insights.
• Manage deployments, monitoring, and troubleshooting in Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Identify opportunities for improvements in architecture, cost optimization, and automation.
• Ensure application uptime, performance, and reliability, including support for production incidents.
• Act as the single point of accountability for the application, liaising with stakeholders, business users,
• and other technical teams.
  
  

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services, particularly:
• App Engine (application deployment, scaling, monitoring)
• Cloud Datastore / Firestore (data modeling, indexing, query optimization)
• BigQuery (ETL, complex queries, performance tuning)
• Proficiency in Python for backend development, data processing, and scripting.
• Good understanding of application integration patterns, APIs, and data pipelines.
• Ability to analyze existing systems quickly, document them, and propose enhancements.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with business and technical stakeholders.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with GCP IAM, Cloud Functions, Cloud Storage, or Pub/Sub.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines on GCP.
• Background in application ownership/transition, including knowledge transfer from existing teams.