Senior AI / Cloud Engineer (Google Cloud)

# Senior AI / Cloud Engineer (Google Cloud) We're looking for an experienced freelancer to build modern AI and automation solutions on Google Cloud. The focus is on internal productivity and workflow tools with API integrations, AI-powered features, and scalable cloud architecture. ## About the Project We're building modern internal platforms and automation solutions across: * AI & LLM workflows * Cloud-native applications * API integrations * Workflow automation * Media processing * Data and process automation The focus is on pragmatic, fast-iterating solutions with high product quality. ## Responsibilities * Develop modern web applications and internal tools * Architect and implement scalable cloud solutions on Google Cloud * Integrate external APIs and services * Build AI-powered features and workflows * Develop performant backend services * Create intuitive frontends and user workflows * Drive technical concepts for new products and features * Make independent technical and architectural decisions ## Technical Requirements **Must Have:** * Several years of experience as a Senior Software / Fullstack Engineer * Strong expertise in Google Cloud Platform * Experience with production-grade API integrations * Experience with modern frontend frameworks * Experience with AI products or AI agent systems * Strong skills in: * Python * React or Next.js * Experience with OAuth2, REST APIs, and webhooks * Experience with cloud architecture and deployment processes * Independent, pragmatic working style **Nice to Have:** * Vertex AI / Gemini * OpenAI APIs * LangChain / LangGraph * Meta Ads API * Shopify API * Docker / Kubernetes * CI/CD pipelines * Experience with media processing or upload workflows ## What Matters to Us We're not looking for a classic enterprise developer or a pure ticket-processor, but for someone with: * Product thinking * A pragmatic, hands-on mentality * Strong architectural understanding * High ownership * Quick comprehension * A focus on working solutions over overengineering ## Terms * Start: immediate availability possible * Remote * Project-based with long-term perspective * Direct collaboration with management and product * Flexible workload possible * German or English ## Please Include * Brief introduction * Relevant projects / references * Tech stack * Availability * Hourly rate * Optional: GitHub / Portfolio / LinkedIn