Job Title: Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Developer Location: Hartford, CT Key Responsibilities: • Design, develop, and deploy applications and microservices on GCP • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Cloud Build, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions • Leverage GCP services such as Cloud Functions, App Engine, Cloud Run, Pub/Sub, BigQuery, and Cloud Storage • Write infrastructure-as-code using Terraform or Deployment Manager • Integrate GCP with third-party APIs and on-premise systems • Monitor performance and optimize cost and scalability of GCP workloads • Ensure application security and compliance using IAM, VPC, and other GCP security services • Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and architecture discussions Required Skills & Qualifications: • 3+ years of experience with GCP (or equivalent cloud platform with willingness to learn GCP) • Proficiency in at least one programming language: Python, Go, Java, or Node.js • Strong understanding of cloud-native design patterns and microservices architecture • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes (GKE preferred) • Familiarity with RESTful APIs, gRPC, and event-driven architecture • Working knowledge of DevOps tools and Git-based workflows • GCP certification (e.g., Associate Cloud Engineer or Professional Cloud Developer) is a plus Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with data processing pipelines using BigQuery, Dataflow, or Dataproc • Exposure to AI/ML services in GCP such as Vertex AI • Background in system design and high-availability architectures • Strong communication and problem-solving skills