Job Description

We are seeking for a hands-on Software Developer to design, build, and maintain cloud-native applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role combines technical leadership with direct execution: you will guide a co-located and offshore developer team while actively contributing to Node.js microservices, APIs, and event-driven services using Pub/Sub, and managing APIs via Google Apigee. You will also own CI/CD pipelines, cloud-native deployments, and infrastructure automation.
Job Responsibilities
Hands-On Technical LeadershipPersonally design, develop, and maintain Node.js microservices and APIs, establishing the technical framework for the team. Implement event-driven services using Pub/Sub, ensuring API governance, security, and monitoring via Apigee. Actively participate in CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native deployments (GKE, Cloud Run, Cloud Build), including Terraform-based Infrastructure as Code. Conduct deep code reviews to enforce coding standards, improve performance, and mentor the team in best practices. Step in to resolve complex blockers, ensuring critical path features are delivered efficiently.

Software Development & QualityBuild and maintain microservices, APIs, and supporting components. Write clean, testable, and documented code with automated unit and integration tests. Ensure production readiness, fix vulnerabilities, and follow security best practices.

Collaboration & Team LeadershipGuide and coordinate co-located and offshore developer teams, ensuring high-quality delivery and adherence to coding standards. Work closely with Product Owners, Software Leads, and DevSecOps teams on requirements, design, and deployment readiness. Participate actively in sprint ceremonies, knowledge-sharing, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Continuous Improvement & Operational ExcellenceImprove codebase quality and performance, reducing technical debt incrementally. Automate manual work to increase squad velocity and operational efficiency. Share knowledge and best practices across the team to uplift technical capabilities.

Job Requirements5-7 years of professional software development experience Strong expertise in Node.js, with knowledge of asynchronous programming Familiarity with microservice development and related design patterns such as Eventual Consistency, Saga, and CQRS Hands-on experience with Google Apigee and Google Pub/Sub Experience with GCP services, including GKE, Cloud Run, Cloud Build, Firestore, or Cloud SQL Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) Experience guiding or coordinating onshore and offshore developer teams or vendors Google Cloud Certification (Professional Cloud Developer or Architect) * Experience with observability, logging, and monitoring tools