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Full Stack Lead (Vue.js + Java Microservices + Google Cloud Platform)

Photon
Springfield, MO Full Time
POSTED ON 5/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/1/2026

Job Title: Full Stack Lead (Java Microservices Google Cloud Platform)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Lead with strong expertise in back-end (Java, Spring Boot, Microservices), and cloud platforms (Google Cloud Platform) front-end (Vue.js Optional) . This role requires a highly skilled professional who can lead end-to-end architecture, design, and delivery of scalable, cloud-native applications.

The ideal candidate will drive technical strategy, mentor teams, and ensure engineering excellence across the full software development lifecycle while leveraging Google Cloud Platform services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, testing, release, and maintenance of scalable full-stack applications.
  • Design and build backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture.
  • Develop and deploy cloud-native applications on Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform).
  • Leverage Google Cloud Platform services such as Cloud Run, GKE, Pub/Sub, Cloud SQL, and BigQuery for scalable solutions.
  • Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
  • Present high-level and low-level design approaches before development begins.
  • Contribute to architectural decisions, technical strategy, and engineering roadmaps.
  • Ensure application performance, scalability, security, and reliability across front-end and back-end systems.
  • Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to proactively identify issues.
  • Write clean, reusable, and maintainable code following best practices.
  • Develop and execute unit, integration, and system tests to ensure code quality.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical and performance issues.
  • Drive CI/CD pipelines and automate build, test, and deployment processes.
  • Work in Agile teams, contributing to sprint planning, estimation, and delivery.
  • Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers across full-stack development.
  • Document as-is and to-be processes and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • 8 10 years of experience in software development with strong full-stack expertise.
  • Proven experience leading technical teams and driving architecture decisions.

Back-End Expertise

  • Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot.
  • Experience designing and building microservices and distributed systems.
  • Expertise in RESTful APIs, API gateway patterns, and event-driven architecture.
  • Strong knowledge of database design, querying, and integrations.

Google Cloud Platform & Cloud Expertise (Mandatory)

  • Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) services such as:
    • Cloud Run, GKE (Google Kubernetes Engine)
    • Pub/Sub, Cloud SQL, BigQuery
  • Experience designing, deploying, and managing cloud-native applications.
  • Strong understanding of cloud architecture, scalability, and cost optimization.
  • Familiarity with IAM, networking, and security best practices in Google Cloud Platform.

Front-End Expertise(Optional)

  • Strong experience with Vue.js (Vue 2/3), Vuex/Pinia, and Vue Router.
  • Deep understanding of component lifecycle, reactive programming, and state management.
  • Experience with front-end testing tools such as Jest, Vue Test Utils, and Cypress.
  • Ability to build responsive, high-performance, and user-friendly interfaces.

DevOps & Tools

  • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration.
  • Strong exposure to CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Bitbucket Pipelines.
  • Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Sentry, Stackdriver/Cloud Monitoring).

Engineering Practices

  • Strong understanding of SDLC, Agile methodologies, and DevOps practices.
  • Experience in building scalable, resilient, and secure systems.
  • Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization skills.
Nice to Have
  • Experience with AWS or Azure in addition to Google Cloud Platform.
  • Knowledge of other front-end frameworks (React or Angular).
  • Understanding of accessibility standards and cross-browser compatibility.
  • Experience with CDNs and web performance optimization techniques.
  • Familiarity with real-time analytics and observability tools.
  • Proficiency with Git and version control best practices.

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