GCP Gemini AI Developer (3–5 Years Experience)Location: Remote / Hybrid – Chicago preferredEmployment Type: Contract / Full-TimeReports To: GCP Technical Lead / AI Program ManagerThe GCP Gemini AI Developer will design, build, and deploy intelligent applications leveraging Google Cloud's Gemini models and Vertex AI platform. This role exists to operationalize advanced GenAI capabilities — including natural language understanding, multimodal reasoning, and generative automation — within scalable, secure, and production-ready cloud environments. The developer will work hands-on across data engineering, AI model orchestration, and API integration to create AI-driven business solutions that reduce manual effort, enhance decision-making, and unlock measurable value from enterprise data.Key Performance Outcomes (6–12 Months)Gemini-Powered Solutions Deployed: Design, develop, and deploy at least two Gemini-based AI solutions (e.g., document summarization, chat agent, or data extraction automation) using Vertex AI + Gemini APIs. Delivered to production with >90% accuracy and <2s response time.Scalable Cloud Architecture: Build a modular AI microservices framework using Cloud Run / Cloud Functions with integrated authentication, logging, and monitoring. Reusable components adopted in at least 3 future use cases.RAG / Context-Aware Workflows: Implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines combining Gemini + BigQuery or vector databases for knowledge grounding. Demonstrated 25% reduction in hallucination or response variance.Cross-Team Enablement: Partner with Data, Automation, and AppDev teams to integrate Gemini AI into existing business workflows (e.g., UiPath, Power Platform, or ServiceNow). Minimum of 2 successful integrations with documented ROI.Continuous Optimization: Monitor, retrain, and improve AI models via Vertex AI pipelines and Model Monitoring. Demonstrated 15% performance gain over baseline models.Core ResponsibilitiesDesign and deploy Gemini 1.5 Pro/Flash integrations via Vertex AI and Generative AI Studio.Build serverless APIs and backend services for AI workflows using Cloud Run, Functions, or App Engine.Develop data ingestion and preprocessing pipelines using BigQuery, Dataform, and Pub/Sub.Apply prompt engineering and parameter tuning to improve generative model accuracy.Implement RAG pipelines leveraging Vertex Matching Engine or Pinecone.Collaborate with automation and data teams to embed AI into existing business processes.Maintain compliance with security, privacy, and model governance standards.Technical EnvironmentCore Google Cloud Services: Vertex AI, Generative AI Studio, Gemini APIBigQuery, BigQuery ML, DataformCloud Run, Cloud Functions, Cloud StoragePub/Sub, Secret Manager, IAM, Cloud BuildProgramming StackPython or TypeScript (Google Cloud SDKs, google-generativeai, aiplatform)FastAPI / Flask / Node.jsLangChain / LlamaIndex for orchestrationSQL, Pandas, and Jupyter for data prepComplementary ToolsTerraform (IaC)GitHub / GitLab CI/CDVertex AI Pipelines & Model RegistryVector DB (Vertex Matching Engine, Pinecone, or Weaviate)Ideal Profile3–5 years hands-on GCP development experience with AI/ML exposureStrong working knowledge of Vertex AI, Gemini models, and RAG pipeline designDemonstrated ability to move AI prototypes into productionStrong communicator, able to collaborate across automation, data, and cloud teamsCurious problem-solver passionate about applied AI innovationSuccess MetricsSpeed to Delivery: End-to-end deployment within 8–10 weeks per use caseModel Effectiveness: >90% accuracy or relevance rating from business stakeholdersScalability: Framework reused for ?3 additional AI initiativesBusiness Impact: 25%+ improvement in productivity or efficiency from deployed use cases