Google Cloud Engineer (Sheffield)

Job Title: Google Cloud Engineer – GCP | Java | Infra as Code | UI

Duration: long-term contract

Location: UK Based Hybrid (2-3 days Sheffield)

About the Role:

We\’re looking for a self-driven Google Cloud Engineer who is passionate about building scalable APIs and has a strong grasp of how cloud infrastructure works—especially within Google Cloud Platform (GCP). You’ll be involved in designing and developing modern, containerized applications with a focus on Infrastructure as Code (IaC), backend services in Java, and interactive UI components.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deploy robust APIs and backend services using Java.
• Work with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to automate cloud deployments (preferably on GCP).
• Develop front-end interfaces using modern UI frameworks.
• Implement containerized solutions using Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.

Must-Have Skills:

• Strong experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Proficiency in Java for backend development.
• Solid understanding of Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform, Deployment Manager).
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• UI development experience using modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue).
• Proven experience in building APIs (RESTful and/or GraphQL).