Google Workspace Engineer

Job ID: 110397
Location: Seattle, WA  [On-Site]
Salary: $65.00 - $70.00 per hour
Category: Infrastructure
Employment Type: Contract

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Job Description:
Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Google Workspace (GWS) Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves designing, building, and maintaining custom REST APIs to integrate Google Workspace with various third-party and internal platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automating administrative tasks across Google Workspace services using Python and PowerShell. This position requires a deep understanding of data manipulation, API development, and cloud environments. The role is full-time and offers the opportunity to work with a forward-thinking company that values innovation and efficiency.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, build, and maintain custom REST APIs for integrating Google Workspace with different platforms.
  • Automate administrative tasks across Google Workspace components like Gmail, Drive, Calendar, and Admin Console using scripting languages such as Python and PowerShell.
  • Develop and implement scripts and tools for user lifecycle management, group policies, and service provisioning.
  • Query, manipulate, and analyze both structured and unstructured data using SQL and NoSQL databases to support automation, reporting, and compliance initiatives.
  • Interface with Google Workspace APIs such as the Google Admin SDK, Gmail API, Drive API, and Directory API for advanced configuration and customization.
  • Collaborate with IT, security, and application teams to ensure automation and integrations align with business requirements.
  • Troubleshoot complex integration issues and act as a subject matter expert on Google Workspace services.
  • Ensure security, compliance, and best practices are upheld across the Google Workspace environment.

Qualifications:
  • 3–5+ years of experience as a Google Workspace Engineer, Cloud Engineer, or related role.
  • Proficient in Python and PowerShell scripting for automation in multi-cloud environments.
  • Hands-on experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, BigQuery, and MongoDB.
  • Strong knowledge of REST API development and consumption.
  • Experience with OAuth2, service accounts, and API authentication models.
  • Familiarity with cloud identity management and SSO integrations.
  • Excellent problem-solving and technical documentation skills.
  • Preferred: Google certifications such as Google Workspace Administrator, Professional Cloud Architect, or Professional Collaboration Engineer.
  • Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services and tools is a plus.
  • Familiarity with hybrid environments (Google + Microsoft or Google + Slack) is advantageous.