Full Stack Engineer - GCP focused

HOK Consulting - Technical Recruitment Consultancy; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative consultancy is seeking a talented Full Stack Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on designing and developing scalable APIs, leveraging the power of Google Cloud Platform. You will work with cutting-edge technologies, including Infrastructure as Code and modern UI frameworks, to create containerized applications that meet the demands of a rapidly evolving digital landscape. If you are passionate about cloud infrastructure and enjoy solving complex problems, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in building scalable APIs and cloud infrastructure.
• Proficiency in Java and modern UI frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy robust APIs and backend services using Java.
• Automate cloud deployments with Infrastructure as Code on GCP.

Skills

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Java

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Docker

Kubernetes

UI development (React, Angular, Vue)

Building APIs (RESTful, GraphQL)

Tools

Terraform

Deployment Manager

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Full Stack Engineer – GCP | Java | Infra as Code | UI

Duration: long-term contract

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

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About the Role:

We're looking for a self-driven Full Stack 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).