Role- GCP Java Technical Lead
Location- Denver, CO – (Hybrid - 3 days a week in office)
Full Time Employment FTE
Job Description:
Technical Lead is responsible for leading the design, development, and deployment of Java applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role combines deep technical expertise in Java and cloud-native architectures with leadership skills to guide development teams, ensure best practices, and drive successful cloud initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
· Lead the end-to-end development of Java-based applications, ensuring alignment with business requirements and technical standards.
· Architect, design, and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions using Java (preferably Java 8 or above), Spring Boot, and related frameworks.
· Oversee cloud migration projects and the development of cloud-native applications on GCP, leveraging services such as Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub, and BigQuery.
· Establish and enforce coding standards, development policies, and best practices for cloud and Java development.
· Manage code reviews, unit testing, integration testing, and ensure adherence to CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub, and GCP-native DevOps solutions.
· Collaborate with cross-functional teams including architects, business analysts, DevOps, QA, and product owners to deliver high-quality software.
· Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering technical growth and ensuring knowledge sharing within the team.
· Troubleshoot complex issues in development and production environments, ensuring service resilience and meeting recovery objectives.
· Stay current with emerging technologies, GCP services, and industry trends, and drive their adoption where appropriate.
Required Skills and Experience
· 8+ years of professional experience in Java development, with at least 2-3 years in a technical lead or similar leadership role.
· Strong expertise in Java (preferably Java 8 or above), Spring Boot, Hibernate, RESTful API design, and microservices architecture.
· Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform services and cloud-native application development.
· Proven ability to design and implement CI/CD pipelines, automate deployments, and manage infrastructure as code.
· Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration on cloud platforms.
· Solid understanding of relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., SQL, MongoDB), messaging systems (e.g., Kafka), and distributed systems.
· Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
· Strong problem-solving, communication, and team leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications
· Bachelors or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
· GCP certification (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect, Professional Cloud Developer).
· Experience with additional cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) is a plus.
· Exposure to frontend technologies (e.g., Angular, JavaScript) and full-stack development is advantageous