Java GCP Developer (REST API, GKE & Terraform IaaC)

Role: Java GCP Developer (REST API, GKE & Terraform IaaC)

Location: Toronto, NS (Remote)

Type: Contract

Description:

• We are looking for a highly skilled Java GCP (GKE) Developer with strong expertise in REST API development and hands-on experience in Terraform-based Infrastructure as a Code (IaaC).
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and developing scalable Java microservices, building robust APIs, and deploying cloud-native applications in GCP environments using modern DevOps practices.
• Client ideally want GraphQL but in the absence of it, client will be fine with solid Rest API experience but resource must lean GraphQL post joining the project

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade Java applications and microservices.
• Develop highly scalable and secure REST APIs using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build and deploy cloud-native applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Deploy, manage, and monitor containerized applications on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE).
• Implement and maintain Infrastructure as a Code (IaaC) using Terraform for automated provisioning and deployment.
• Collaborate with DevOps, Architecture, and Product teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Develop and support CI/CD pipelines for automated build, testing, and deployment processes.
• Troubleshoot application, infrastructure, and deployment (in Terraform) issues in cloud environments.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, security best practices, and cloud governance policies.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical planning sessions.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Java Development, Strong hands-on experience with Java 8/11/17+.
• Expertise in Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, and Microservices Architecture.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and design principles.
• REST API Development (Mandatory)
• Extensive experience designing and developing REST APIs.
• Cloud & Containerization
• Strong experience in Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) deployments and operations.
• Terraform IaaC (Preferred / Strongly Desired)
• Hands-on experience building and managing cloud infrastructure using Terraform.
• DevOps & CI/CD
• Experience with Git and CloudRun, and product teams to develop joint solutions and go to market activities

Must-Have Skills:

• Strong Java & Spring Boot Development
• Solid REST API Design & Development Experience
• Experience with GCP (GKE) Deployments and DevOps
• Terraform Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Experience/Exposure