JAVA GCP DataFlow-Lead I - Software Engineering

Experience: 5- 8 Years
Location: India
Mandatory Skills: Java, Spring Boot, Dataflow, GCP

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Java Engineer / Technical Lead with strong expertise in building and delivering enterprise-grade, cloud‑native solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep hands-on experience in Java/J2EE, Spring ecosystem, microservices, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), along with proven leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver scalable enterprise solutions using Java/J2EE following multi‑tier and microservices architectures.
• Apply architectural principles and design patterns to build robust, maintainable, and high‑performance systems.
• Lead a team of 10–15 engineers, guiding them through design, development, testing, and production deployment.
• Mentor team members, conduct code reviews, and help troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Analyze user stories, provide accurate effort estimates, and ensure timely delivery of work items.
• Collaborate closely with product owners, architects, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Ensure code quality, security, and performance across all phases of the SDLC.
• Support applications through the full project lifecycle, including production support and enhancements.
• Work effectively in a fast‑paced, Agile / Scaled Agile development environment.

Technical Requirements

• 8+ years of hands‑on experience in Java/J2EE enterprise application development.
• Strong proficiency with Spring, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Hibernate.
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture, REST APIs, web services, and API management gateways.
• Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms, preferably Google Cloud Platform (GCP); experience with AWS or Azure is also acceptable.
• Good knowledge of cloud‑native services including compute, storage, and networking.
• Experience with GCP Dataflow is mandatory.
• Strong hands‑on experience with RDBMS such as Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.
• Exposure to NoSQL databases is desirable.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins, SonarQube, Nexus, Git, Maven, Gradle, and Rundeck.
• Strong understanding of application and code security best practices across the SDLC.

Required Skills

• Java
• Spring Boot
• Microservices
• CI/CD
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Dataflow

Nice to Have

• Angular or modern frontend framework exposure
• Experience working on large‑scale transformation or modernization initiatives
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technology stacks