Java/GCP Engineer
First seen by Alion on Sep 11, 2026.
Job Description :
We are looking for a Java + GCP Engineer with strong experience in designing and developing scalable backend systems and deploying cloud-native applications on Google Cloud Platform. The ideal candidate should have strong Java and microservices expertise, hands-on experience with GCP services and Terraform, and a good understanding of CI/CD and cloud architecture.
Key Responsibilities :
- Design, develop, and deploy scalable backend applications and microservices on GCP.
- Develop robust backend services and REST APIs using Java, with Python exposure being an advantage.
- Design and implement complex, high-performance microservices and distributed backend systems.
- Work extensively with GCP services including Compute Engine, App Engine, Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, Cloud Storage, and Apigee.
- Design and implement infrastructure using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) best practices.
- Build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines for application and infrastructure deployments.
- Work with GCP database services such as Cloud SQL and Cloud Spanner.
- Contribute to application architecture, technical design, and cloud solution discussions.
- Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding, design, security, and performance best practices.
- Provide technical guidance and feedback to junior developers.
- Troubleshoot application, infrastructure, deployment, and production issues.
- Collaborate with engineering, DevOps, architecture, and other cross-functional teams to deliver reliable cloud solutions.
Required Skills :
- 3 - 8 years of experience in Java backend development and cloud engineering.
- Strong hands-on expertise in Java and backend application development.
- Strong experience with microservices and distributed systems.
- Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Good experience with GCP services such as Compute Engine, App Engine, Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, Cloud Storage, and Apigee.
- Strong hands-on experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code.
- Experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience with Cloud SQL, Cloud Spanner, or similar cloud databases.
- Strong understanding of REST APIs, backend architecture, scalability, and performance.
- Experience with Python is an advantage.
- Good understanding of cloud security, deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting practices.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Experience with code reviews and mentoring junior developers.
Skills
Java, Google Cloud Platform, Native Cloud, Cloud Architect, CI/CD Pipeline, IAC Terraform, REST API, Microservices Architecture, Distributed Systems