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This role will lead the design, development, and modernization of scalable, cloud-native applications in aGoogle Cloud environment, with a strong emphasis on Java-based microservices (Spring Boot /Quarkus).\nIn addition to core backend leadership, this role will help our domain team integrate and operationalizeAI-enabled capabilities and generative AI tools being transitioned from aninnovationteam. 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It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and skills required. Management retains the right to add or modify duties at any time.\nNot the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by joining our Talent Community on jobs.genpt.com or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!\nGPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. 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