Lead Java Platform Engineer – GCP, Kubernetes, CI/CD

Ford Motor Company

. Design, develop, test, and deploy Java-based microservices using Spring Boot .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeChennai • IndiaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in designing and deploying Java-based microservices using Spring Boot and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Proficient in managing CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration with Docker and Kubernetes, and optimizing PostgreSQL databases for performance and reliability.

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Java DevelopmentSpring Boot FrameworkGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP)Docker and KubernetesCI/CD Pipeline Management

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Hard Skills

Microservices ArchitecturePostgreSQL Database DesignTektonCloud BuildArgo CDSonarQubeGitOps PracticesApplication ScalabilityResilience PatternsAgile Development

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingContinuous Improvement

Tools & Technologies

DockerKubernetesGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP)SonarQubeTektonCloud BuildArgo CD

Industry Keywords

Cloud-Native DevelopmentEngineering Best PracticesObservabilityMonitoring ToolsInfrastructure Automation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaKubernetesMicroservicesPostgresSpringSpring BootSpringBoot

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, test, and deploy Java-based microservices using Spring Boot
Build cloud-native solutions leveraging Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services
Develop and maintain scalable, secure, and resilient CI/CD pipelines using Tekton, Cloud Build, and Argo CD
Implement GitOps practices and deployment automation across multiple environments
Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze functional and non-functional requirements and translate them into technical solutions
Define and implement architecture patterns that support scalability, availability, observability, and resilience
Manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes
Optimize application performance, reliability, and operational efficiency
Design and maintain PostgreSQL databases, including schema design and query optimization
Integrate SonarQube into development workflows to improve code quality, security, and maintainability
Troubleshoot production issues and support continuous improvement initiatives
Establish and promote engineering best practices for cloud-native development and CI/CD adoption

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 7 years of professional software development experience
Strong hands-on experience with Java and Spring Boot
Experience designing, developing, and deploying microservices architectures
Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Strong expertise in Docker and Kubernetes, including deployment, orchestration, and troubleshooting
Experience with CI/CD tools such as Tekton, Cloud Build, and Argo CD
Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL, including relational database design, indexing, and query optimization
Experience using SonarQube for code quality analysis, security scanning, and governance
Knowledge of software design principles, application scalability, and resilience patterns
Experience working in Agile development environments
Preferred: Experience implementing GitOps methodologies
Preferred: Exposure to cloud security and infrastructure automation practices
Preferred: Experience with observability and monitoring tools
Preferred: Knowledge of enterprise-scale platform engineering practices