Senior GCP Backend Engineer; Platform

Position: Senior GCP Backend Engineer (Payments Platform)
Genesis
10 is currently seeking a Senior GCP Backend Engineer (Payments Platform) for a 3-month contract-to-hire position with a Regional Financial Institution located in Columbus, OH, or Minneapolis, MN. This is a hybrid position located in Columbus, OH, or Minneapolis, MN. Compensation: $60.00 - $80.00 per hour, W2, based on qualifications

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced IS Tech Specialist with deep GCP expertise to support an Enterprise Payments platform. This role serves as a senior technical contributor, leading the design, development, integration, and operational support for cloud-native payment solutions hosted on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on experience with GCP services, distributed systems, and modern Dev Ops practices, while collaborating closely with product, business, and enterprise IT partners.

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for GCP technologies within the Enterprise Payments portfolio Provide hands-on technical leadership for cloud native application development and support Design, build, and maintain highly available, event-driven payment systems on GCP Develop serverless and container-based solutions using Cloud Functions, Cloud Run, and GKE Implement messaging and event processing using Pub/Sub Build and manage data storage using Cloud SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL), Big Query, and Firestore Design and expose APIs using Apigee or API Gateway with secure authentication and authorization Implement identity and access management using GCP IAM, Workload Identity, and Identity Platform Configure networking using VPC, subnets, firewall rules, load balancers, and private service access Monitor and troubleshoot applications using Cloud Monitoring, Cloud Logging, Error Reporting, and Trace Implement security capabilities, including Security Command Center, audit logging, and threat detection Automate infrastructure using Terraform and GCP Deployment Manager Enable CI/CD pipelines using Cloud Build, Artifact Registry, and Git based repositories Partner with business and technology stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions Produce technical designs, estimates, and documentation aligned with SDLC standards Participate in incidents, problems, and change management processes using Service Now Support production systems, including participating in on-call rotation with the team Ensure compliance with internal controls, security policies, and regulatory requirements Mentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practices Primary Requirements: 7+ years of experience in software engineering or IS technical roles 3+ years of hands-on experience developing and supporting cloud native applications on GCP Strong proficiency in JavaScript/Type Script, Node.js,

or Python (React would be key) Experience building RESTful APIs and asynchronous, event-driven integrations

Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and No

SQL data stores Hands-on experience with:
Cloud Functions, Cloud Run, or GKE Pub/Sub messaging Cloud SQL, Big Query, Firestore IAM and security best practices

Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred) Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Dev Ops practices Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience Desired

Skills:

Experience supporting enterprise-scale payment or financial systems Knowledge of payment processing concepts (ACH, checks, debit/credit cards, Zelle, bill pay, etc.)

Experience with Unix/Linux environments and scripting Familiarity with observability tools such as Splunk, Dynatrace, or Datadog Exposure to AI-assisted development or automation tools Experience working in regulated or highly controlled environments Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis
10 employees will be considered for this position. If you meet the qualifications described and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply! About Genesis
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