Java Springboot + GCP

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Java Developer with strong expertise in Spring Boot and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying scalable cloud-native applications, collaborating with cross functional teams, and driving best practices in software engineering. Key Responsibilities: • Design, develop, and maintain scalable full-stack applications using Java (Spring Boot) and react. • Build and integrate event-driven systems using Apache Kafka within a GCP environment. • Develop RESTful APIs and work with microservices architecture. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (DevOps, Product, QA) to deliver high-quality solutions. • Ensure system responsiveness, performance, and scalability. • Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging. • Leverage GCP services (e.g., Pub/Sub, Cloud Functions, BigQuery) to optimize application performance. • Write clean, maintainable, and testable code. Required Skills: • 7+ years of professional experience in Java (Spring Boot) backend development. • Hands-on experience with Angular/React.js and modern JavaScript/TypeScript. • Strong understanding of Kafka (event producers/consumers, topics, partitions, schema registry). • Experience working with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and its services (Pub/Sub, GKE, etc.). • Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines. • Solid knowledge of RESTful API design and microservices architecture. • Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases. • Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Stackdriver, Prometheus, Dynatrace). • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently. Preferred Skills: • Proficiency in Java 8+ features like Streams, Lambdas, and Optional. • Strong experience with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Spring Security. • Hands-on knowledge of microservices architecture and RESTful APIs. • Experience with asynchronous messaging using Kafka or Pub/Sub. • Strong understanding of design patterns and clean code principles. • Expertise in unit and integration testing using JUnit and Mockito. • GCP certification (e.g., Professional Cloud Developer) is a plus. • Excellent communication and collaboration skills in agile environments.