Java Cloud Native Lead

Skills: Java Go Python Microservices GCP SDKs

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer (Cloud/Backend) with strong expertise in backend development microservices architecture and modern cloud technologies. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience with Java Go or Python and will play a key role in designing developing testing and maintaining scalable backend systems and databases.

Key ResponsibilitiesBackend & Cloud Engineering

• Design build and maintain scalable backend services and microservices using Java Go or Python.
  
• Develop cloud-native applications leveraging GCP services tools and SDKs.
  
• Integrate backend systems with internal and external APIs ensuring reliability and performance.
  
• Participate in full SDLC activities including design reviews code reviews testing and deployment.
  

Database Engineering & Optimization

• Design develop test integrate and maintain new and existing databases with a strong focus on performance and reliability.
  
• Provide support to development teams with complex query tuning schema optimisation index design and troubleshooting.
  
• Apply strong SQL programming skills to create and maintain stored procedures functions triggers and views.
  
• Analyze data flows and understand complex database architectures to support application needs.
  

Database Design & Modeling

• Collaborate with teams to gather application and business requirements and design optimal data models.
  
• Create logical and physical database designs including tables schemas relationships and constraints.
  
• Ensure data integrity consistency and scalability in database design decisions.
  

Database Development & Implementation

• Implement database structures using DBMS technologies such as MySQL PostgreSQL Oracle or SQL Server.
  
• Write efficient SQL scripts DDL/DML statements and database-level automation.
  
• Build reusable data components and ensure adherence to database development best practices.
  

Data Migration & ETL

• Execute data migration activities from legacy systems or external sources.
  
• Develop scripts or pipelines for data import/export and transformation as required.
  

Database Administration & Maintenance

• Perform database administration tasks including user management index tuning backup/restore planning and capacity management.
  
• Monitor database performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal system availability.
  
• Contribute to disaster recovery planning and reliability engineering initiatives.
  

Data Security & Compliance

• Implement data security controls encryption standards and access policies to safeguard sensitive information.
  
• Ensure compliance with applicable data governance and privacy regulations.
  

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with software engineers architects designers and product teams to understand data requirements and deliver robust backend solutions.
  
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  
• Participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong experience in microservices architecture and distributed systems.
  
• Hands-on experience with GCP (Cloud SQL Firestore Pub/Sub Cloud Functions IAM etc.).
  
• Solid understanding of data structures algorithms and system design.
  
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines DevOps practices and containerization (Docker Kubernetes).
  
• Familiarity with version control (Git) and collaborative development workflows.