Software Engineer (GCP/ Python/ Big Query)

Job Title We are seeking a highly skilled professional with expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP), App Engine, Data Store, Python, and BigQuery. Role Overview 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.