Role & responsibilities

Tech Lead (GCP Full Stack Engineer)

About the Role:

We are seeking experienced GCP Full Stack Engineers at the Manager levels to lead and support the modernization and migration of legacy and on-premises applications to Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role blends deep full stack engineering skills with a cloud-native, PaaS-first mindset, and includes responsibilities across solution architecture, delivery leadership, DevSecOps, and AI adoption in modern development practices.

The ideal candidates will have expertise across both frontend and backend technologies, a strong foundation in GCP services, and hands-on experience leading or executing cloud-native transformation engagements.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead/participate in the design, development, and deployment of cloud-native full stack applications using GCP services such as Cloud Run, App Engine, Google Kubernatis Engine (GKE) , Anthos,Cloud Functions, Firestore, BigQuery, Pub/Sub, and Cloud SQL.
- Analyze legacy or on-prem applications for cloud readiness, dependencies, and modernization opportunities.
- Architect and build solutions using microservices, event-driven, or serverless patterns leveraging GCP native stack such Google App engine, GKE, Anthos, Cloud functions
- Develop full stack solutions using React/Angular/Vue for frontend and Node.js, Python, Java, or Go for backend.
- Create Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates using Terraform, Deployment Manager, or Pulumi.
- Expertise in database design, development, and migration for modern applications, including new builds and transformations to Cloud SQL, Spanner, Bigtable,



and Memorystore for caching
- Implement robust CI/CD pipelines using Cloud Build, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins for automated deployment.
- Ensure application-level security and compliance by leveraging GCP IAM, VPC Service Controls, OAuth2, and Cloud Armor.
- Monitor and optimize application performance, cost, and reliability using Cloud Monitoring, Logging, and Profiler.
- Stay updated on GCP innovations, Secure APIs with Apigee X tools, and services, integrating AI tooling (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor) to enhance team productivity.
- Lead project teams delivering GCP-based full stack and migration solutions from discovery through deployment.
- Develop comprehensive solution architecture, roadmaps, and technical designs aligned with client goals.
- Drive cloud transformation engagements, including re-hosting, re-platforming, and refactoring application components.
- Act as a technical advisor and stakeholder liaison, guiding cloud strategies, cost optimization, and risk mitigation.
- Mentor junior staff and build GCP capability across the practice.
- Support business development activities including RFPs, PoCs, and solution walkthroughs.

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelors or Master’s degree in Computer Science,



Engineering, or related field.
- 7–10+ years of experience in software development/architecture with 3+ years on GCP.
- Led end-to-end migration or modernization initiatives in enterprise environments.
- Deep knowledge of GCP’s PaaS and serverless offerings.
- Experience with multi-region deployments, data residency, and enterprise architecture patterns.
- GCP Professional certifications (Cloud Architect, Cloud Developer) are highly preferred.
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and team-building capabilities.
- Proficiency in front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
- Strong back-end development skills with Node.js, .NET Core, Java, Python, or equivalent.
- Experience migrating legacy applications to Google using methodologies like lift-and-shift, re-platforming, and refactoring.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience with GCP services such as:
- App Engine, Cloud Run, GKE, Cloud Functions
- BigQuery, Firestore, Spanner, Pub/Sub
- Identity Platform, IAM, Secret Manager
- Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor) and ability to integrate AI best practices across dev lifecycles.
- Experience with Agile, DevSecOps, SRE, and FinOps practices.
- Exposure cloud-native patterns (12-factor apps, service mesh, API-first development).
- Experience in multi-cloud or hybrid cloud architecture.

Preferred Certification

- GCP Associate Cloud Engineer
- GCP Skilled Cloud Architect / Cloud Developer

Preferred candidate profile

📌 Full Stack Engineer - GCP (Hyderabad)
🏢 PwC
📍 Hyderabad