Senior Software Engineer – Java with GCP

Office in Chennai

Java

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer with expertise in Java and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to join our dynamic team.

This role focuses on developing scalable and secure applications, leveraging cutting-edge cloud technologies, and collaborating across teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Responsibilities

Develop RESTful microservices and backend components using Java 17+ and Spring Boot
Design, build, and deploy applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services such as GKE, Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions, Cloud Run, and BigQuery
Collaborate with architects, DevOps, and QA teams to create secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions
Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle by engaging in planning, coding, testing, deployment, and monitoring
Write clean and testable code with comprehensive unit and integration tests
Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, debug issues, and perform performance tuning
Adapt to Agile/Scrum team environments and actively contribute to sprint planning and team retrospectives

Requirements

4–7 years of experience in Java development, with strong expertise in Spring Boot and Spring Cloud
Hands-on experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems
1–2 years of practical experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Proficiency in containerization tools like Docker and orchestration using Kubernetes (GKE preferred)
Expertise in designing RESTful APIs and integration with messaging systems such as Pub/Sub or Kafka
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Google Cloud Build
Competency in working with SQL/NoSQL databases, including BigQuery or Cloud SQL
Strong analytical skills coupled with a passion for clean, efficient code

Nice to have

GCP Associate or Professional certification such as Cloud Developer or Cloud Architect
Background in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or Deployment Manager
Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools like Stackdriver, Prometheus, or Grafana
Exposure to domain-specific applications in retail, finance, healthcare, or logistics
Strong communication and teamwork skills complemented by a proactive approach to learning new technologies