Software Engineer (GCP/ Python/ Big Query)

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Role Overview

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.