Cloud Software Architect – Java – Back End – Google Cloud

- Proven proficiency with cloud platforms, particularly GCP, including experience with infrastructure as code and cloud-native services. - Demonstrable leadership and practical experience in architectural practices, including designing scalable, resilient, and secure backend solutions. - Customer-focused with a strong commitment to team collaboration and driving successful outcomes. - Strong drive for delivering high-quality, performant, and value-added results. - Demonstrable commitment to quality assurance and adherence to delivery timelines. - Ability to autonomously manage multiple complex assignments with minimal direction, providing guidance to junior team members. - Ability to thrive and contribute effectively within a highly regulated, financial environment. - Willingness to be flexible in terms of tasks and timings to meet project demands. - Significant experience performing and leading development reviews, ensuring code quality, maintainability, and adherence to best practices. - Expertise in Test Driven Development (TDD) and Behaviour Driven Development (BDD) methodologies for backend services. - Strong appreciation and practical application of architectural standards and processes essential in large-scale organisations. - Proficient in Java, Spring Boot, JUnit, and GitHub. - Familiar with Jetbrains products (e.g., IntelliJ IDEA), Fossa or similar open-source license compliance tools, SonarQube or similar code quality analysis tools, Checkmarx or similar static application security testing tools, and Cycode or similar software supply chain security platforms.