Lead Application Developer -Python and GCP

LEAD APPLICATION DEVELOPER – PYTHON and GCP

Location: Hyderabad

Experience: 8–12 Years

Work Model: Hybrid – 3 Days Work from Office

Shift: 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM IST

Employment Type: Permanent

Business Unit: TechProjects GCC

JOB SUMMARY

We are looking for a Lead Application Developer with 8–12 years of strong experience in application development, Python, GCP, API/microservices development, cloud-native applications, and distributed data processing.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable cloud-native applications on GCP.
• Provide technical leadership and hands-on development using Python and Node.js.
• Design and develop enterprise-grade REST APIs and microservices.
• Lead Python-based API and batch-processing solutions.
• Architect and optimize data-processing workflows using Apache Airflow / Cloud Composer.
• Design and develop distributed processing solutions using Dataproc / Apache Spark.
• Design, deploy, and manage containerized applications using Cloud Run.
• Guide teams on architecture, coding standards, design patterns, and best practices.
• Design and optimize database solutions using Oracle and PL/SQL.
• Perform data transformation and processing using Pandas and Python.
• Maintain and modernize Perl-based solutions where required.
• Integrate applications with BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub, and other GCP services.
• Lead application performance tuning, troubleshooting, and production issue resolution.
• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure development and security standards.
• Mentor developers and provide technical guidance.
• Collaborate with architects, DevOps, QA, product teams, and business stakeholders.

MANDATORY SKILLS

• Python – High proficiency
• Python API development
• Python batch processing
• GCP – High proficiency
• Cloud Run
• Dataproc / Apache Spark
• Apache Airflow / Cloud Composer
• REST APIs
• Microservices
• Cloud Application Development
• Oracle Database / PL/SQL
• SQL
• Git
• CI/CD

GOOD TO HAVE

• Pandas
• Perl
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• BigQuery
• Node.js – API development
• Cloud Storage
• Pub/Sub
• Terraform / Infrastructure as Code
• Google Cloud certification

LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS

• Strong technical ownership and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead application development initiatives.
• Experience mentoring and guiding development teams.
• Ability to participate in architecture and technical design discussions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Experience working in Agile/DevOps environments.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• 8–12 years of experience in software/application development.
• Strong hands-on experience with Python and GCP.
• Proven experience leading technical development activities.
• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field.

WORK ARRANGEMENT

• Hyderabad
• Hybrid – 3 days work from office
• Shift: 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM IST
• Permanent position with TechProjects GCC