Full Stack Cloud Engineer (GCP)

Location: Hybrid (4 Days Onsite/Week) • Employment Type: Contract / Full-Time • Salary: Market Rate • Education: Bachelor's Degree Required

About the role

We are seeking a Full Stack Cloud Engineer (GCP) to support a leading global automotive manufacturer’s Industrial System Analytics (ISA) organization. In this role, you will help design and deliver cloud-native analytics applications that drive digital transformation, operational insights, and advanced manufacturing initiatives across a large-scale enterprise environment.

The ideal candidate will bring strong full-stack development experience, expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and a passion for building scalable, data-driven solutions. Working within a collaborative Agile team, you will develop modern applications, implement cloud infrastructure, and contribute to the next generation of connected manufacturing and analytics platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain scalable full-stack applications.
• Build modern, responsive user interfaces using React and/or Angular.
• Develop robust back-end services, APIs, and integrations using Python and Java.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and engineering teams to define and deliver new features.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following industry best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and enhance existing applications and services.
• Design and maintain relational database schemas and optimize SQL queries.
• Implement and manage cloud infrastructure using Terraform and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines utilizing GitHub Actions, Tekton, and related DevOps tools.
• Ensure application security, reliability, scalability, and performance.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• 4+ years of overall IT experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on software development experience.
• Strong experience developing full-stack applications using:
  • Python
  • React and/or Angular
  • Java
• Experience working with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Front-End Development

• Expertise with React and/or Angular.
• Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, and SCSS.
• Experience building responsive, user-centric web applications.

Back-End Development

• Strong Python development experience.
• Experience with Flask and/or FastAPI.
• Experience developing REST APIs and microservices.

Database & Data Management

• Strong SQL skills for querying, optimization, and database design.
• Experience designing efficient relational database schemas.

Cloud & DevOps

• Hands-on experience with:
  • Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
  • Cloud Run
  • Google Cloud Storage (GCS)
  • APIGEE
• Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions and Tekton.
• Strong knowledge of version control using GitHub.

Networking & Security

• Understanding of HTTP/S, DNS, APIs, load balancing, and web security concepts.
• Experience implementing Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).

Desired Characteristics

• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality deliverables.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for learning and adopting new technologies.