Sr. GCP/ Java Developer

Company Overview:

Req ID: 375797

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization.

We are currently seeking a Sr. GCP/ Java Developer to join our team in Toronto, Ontario (CA-ON), Canada (CA).

Job Description:

• We are looking for a Cloud Engineer (GCP + Java) who takes ownership of designing, building, and operating highly available, cloud-native applications on Google Cloud Platform.

• This is a hands-on engineering role. You will be responsible for developing scalable Java-based applications, implementing resilient cloud architectures, and ensuring production systems remain secure, reliable, and performant.

• You will work closely with Engineering, DevOps, SRE, and Product teams to build cloud solutions that are resilient by design, leveraging Google Cloud services, Cloud Spanner, and modern engineering practices. You are expected to proactively identify operational risks, optimize cloud infrastructure, and ensure production readiness through high availability, disaster recovery, and automation.

Key Responsibilities

Google Cloud Platform Engineering

• 5+ years of hands-on experience designing, developing, and deploying applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

• 3+ years of experience designing and supporting multi-region GCP deployments for highly available enterprise applications.

• 4+ years of experience implementing cloud-native architectures using services such as Cloud Run, GKE, Compute Engine, Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage, IAM, and VPC.

• 4+ years of experience managing cloud infrastructure, scalability, security, and operational excellence within GCP environments.

Java Application Development

• 5+ years of experience developing enterprise applications using Java (Java 11/17 preferred).

• 4+ years of experience building RESTful APIs and microservices using Spring Boot.

• 4+ years of experience designing distributed, scalable, and high-performance applications.

• 3+ years of experience integrating cloud-native applications with databases, messaging systems, and external services.

Cloud Spanner & Data Engineering

• 3+ years of hands-on experience working with Cloud Spanner in production environments.

• 3+ years of experience designing scalable, distributed database solutions with high availability and strong consistency.

• 3+ years of experience optimizing database performance, schema design, and query execution.

• 2+ years of experience performing database migrations or modernization initiatives involving Cloud Spanner.

High Availability, Disaster Recovery & Production Operations

• 4+ years of experience owning High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) architecture for cloud-based applications.

• 4+ years of experience designing and validating failover strategies, resilience testing, and business continuity plans.

• 4+ years of experience supporting production environments, troubleshooting incidents, and driving root cause analysis.

• 3+ years of experience implementing monitoring, logging, alerting, and operational dashboards for cloud workloads.

DevOps, Automation & Cloud Operations

• 3+ years of experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using modern DevOps practices.

• 3+ years of experience working with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred).

• 3+ years of experience deploying containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes (GKE preferred).

• 3+ years of experience collaborating with DevOps and SRE teams to improve deployment reliability and operational efficiency.

Security & Engineering Best Practices

• 3+ years of experience implementing cloud security best practices, IAM policies, network security, and encryption.

• 3+ years of experience ensuring compliance with enterprise security and governance standards.

• 4+ years of experience conducting performance tuning, cost optimization, and capacity planning for cloud environments.

• 3+ years of experience applying software engineering best practices including code reviews, testing, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• 6+ years of overall experience in Software Engineering, Cloud Engineering, or Platform Engineering.

• 5+ years of hands-on experience developing applications using Java.

• 5+ years of hands-on experience working with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Cloud Spanner in production environments.

• 3+ years of experience designing or operating multi-region GCP deployments.

• 4+ years of experience owning High Availability (HA), Disaster Recovery (DR), failover strategies, resilience testing, or production operations within GCP.

• Strong experience with Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservices architecture.

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred).

• Experience working in Agile software development environments using Jira, Azure DevOps, or equivalent tools.

• Google Cloud certifications (Associate Cloud Engineer or Professional Cloud Architect) are highly preferred.

• Core Traits (Non-Negotiable)

• Cloud Engineering Excellence – Demonstrated throughout 5+ years of hands-on GCP engineering experience.

• Ownership Mindset – Proven ability over 4+ years to own cloud infrastructure, reliability, and production support.

• Reliability First – Demonstrated experience designing resilient, fault-tolerant, and highly available cloud solutions.

• Problem Solving – Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with experience resolving complex production issues.

• Continuous Improvement – Passion for automation, operational excellence, performance optimization, and engineering best practices.

What Success Looks Like

• Cloud-native applications are scalable, secure, and highly available across multiple GCP regions.

• Production systems consistently meet reliability, performance, and availability targets.

• High Availability and Disaster Recovery strategies are successfully implemented and regularly validated.

• Cloud Spanner deployments deliver high performance, resilience, and operational stability.

• Infrastructure provisioning, deployments, and operational tasks are automated wherever possible.

• Engineering teams confidently deploy and operate applications with minimal production risk through strong cloud architecture and operational practices.

This posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization. NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for Canada-based positions. The starting pay range for this role is ($60.12 to $70.48). Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position is eligible for NTT DATA's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Discount Perks.

AI Statement - Choose One:

This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

This position is not open to employer sponsorship*

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About NTT DATA:

NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com

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