Full Stack Lead (Java Microservices + Google Cloud Platform)

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Lead with strong expertise in back-end (Java, Spring Boot, Microservices), and cloud platforms (Google Cloud Platform) front-end (Vue.js Optional) . This role requires a highly skilled professional who can lead end-to-end architecture, design, and delivery of scalable, cloud-native applications.
• The ideal candidate will drive technical strategy, mentor teams, and ensure engineering excellence across the full software development lifecycle while leveraging Google Cloud Platform services.
   

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, testing, release, and maintenance of scalable full-stack applications.
• Design and build backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture.
• Develop and deploy cloud-native applications on Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform).
• Leverage Google Cloud Platform services such as Cloud Run, GKE, Pub/Sub, Cloud SQL, and BigQuery for scalable solutions.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Present high-level and low-level design approaches before development begins.
• Contribute to architectural decisions, technical strategy, and engineering roadmaps.
• Ensure application performance, scalability, security, and reliability across front-end and back-end systems.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to proactively identify issues.
• Write clean, reusable, and maintainable code following best practices.
• Develop and execute unit, integration, and system tests to ensure code quality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical and performance issues.
• Drive CI/CD pipelines and automate build, test, and deployment processes.
• Work in Agile teams, contributing to sprint planning, estimation, and delivery.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers across full-stack development.
• Document “as-is” and “to-be” processes and support continuous improvement initiatives.
   

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
• 8–10+ years of experience in software development with strong full-stack expertise.
• Proven experience leading technical teams and driving architecture decisions.
   

Back-End Expertise

• Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot.
• Experience designing and building microservices and distributed systems.
• Expertise in RESTful APIs, API gateway patterns, and event-driven architecture.
• Strong knowledge of database design, querying, and integrations.
   

Google Cloud Platform & Cloud Expertise (Mandatory)

• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) services such as:
• Cloud Run, GKE (Google Kubernetes Engine)
• Pub/Sub, Cloud SQL, BigQuery
• Experience designing, deploying, and managing cloud-native applications.
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture, scalability, and cost optimization.
• Familiarity with IAM, networking, and security best practices in Google Cloud Platform.
   

Front-End Expertise(Optional)

• Strong experience with Vue.js (Vue 2/3), Vuex/Pinia, and Vue Router.
• Deep understanding of component lifecycle, reactive programming, and state management.
• Experience with front-end testing tools such as Jest, Vue Test Utils, and Cypress.
• Ability to build responsive, high-performance, and user-friendly interfaces.
   

DevOps & Tools

• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration.
• Strong exposure to CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Bitbucket Pipelines.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Sentry, Stackdriver/Cloud Monitoring).
   

Engineering Practices

• Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile methodologies, and DevOps practices.
• Experience in building scalable, resilient, and secure systems.
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization skills.
   

Nice to Have

• Experience with AWS or Azure in addition to Google Cloud Platform.
• Knowledge of other front-end frameworks (React or Angular).
• Understanding of accessibility standards and cross-browser compatibility.
• Experience with CDNs and web performance optimization techniques.
• Familiarity with real-time analytics and observability tools.
• Proficiency with Git and version control best practices.