Genesis10 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.Pay range: $60.00 - $75.00 per hour, W2, depending on skill and experience level.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 DevOps practices, while collaborating closely with product, business, and enterprise IT partners.Responsibilities: Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for GCP technologies within the Enterprise Payments portfolioProvide hands-on technical leadership for cloud native application development and supportDesign, build, and maintain highly available, event-driven payment systems on GCPDevelop serverless and container-based solutions using Cloud Functions, Cloud Run, and GKEImplement messaging and event processing using Pub/SubBuild and manage data storage using Cloud SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL), BigQuery, and FirestoreDesign and expose APIs using Apigee or API Gateway with secure authentication and authorizationImplement identity and access management using GCP IAM, Workload Identity, and Identity PlatformConfigure networking using VPC, subnets, firewall rules, load balancers, and private service accessMonitor and troubleshoot applications using Cloud Monitoring, Cloud Logging, Error Reporting, and TraceImplement security capabilities, including Security Command Center, audit logging, and threat detectionAutomate infrastructure using Terraform and GCP Deployment ManagerEnable CI/CD pipelines using Cloud Build, Artifact Registry, and Git based repositoriesPartner with business and technology stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutionsProduce technical designs, estimates, and documentation aligned with SDLC standardsParticipate in incidents, problems, and change management processes using ServiceNowSupport production systems, including participating in on-call rotation with the teamEnsure compliance with internal controls, security policies, and regulatory requirementsMentor junior engineers and promote engineering best practicesRequirements: 7+ years of experience in software engineering or IS technical roles3+ years of hands-on experience developing and supporting cloud native applications on GCPStrong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, or Python (React would be key)Experience building RESTful APIs and asynchronous, event-driven integrationsExperience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL data storesHands-on experience with: Cloud Functions, Cloud Run, or GKEPub/Sub messagingCloud SQL, BigQuery, FirestoreIAM and security best practicesExperience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practicesStrong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skillsBachelor's degree or equivalent practical experienceDesired skills: Experience supporting enterprise-scale payment or financial systemsKnowledge of payment processing concepts (ACH, checks, debit/credit cards, Zelle, bill pay, etc.)Experience with Unix/Linux environments and scriptingFamiliarity with observability tools such as Splunk, Dynatrace, or DatadogExposure to AI-assisted development or automation toolsExperience working in regulated or highly controlled environmentsOnly candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.If you meet the qualifications described and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!About Genesis10:Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive year
