Backend Developer - Microservices Architecture

Job Description

Description House of Shipping provides business consultancy and advisory services for Shipping & Logistics companies. House of Shipping's commitment to their customers begins with developing an understanding of their business fundamentals. We are hiring on behalf of one of our key US based client a globally recognized service provider of flexible and scalable outsourced warehousing solutions, designed to adapt to the evolving demands of todays supply chains. Position Summary Our Client is developing a next-generation Warehouse-as-a-Service platform on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). We are seeking a Back-End Developer with strong experience in building secure, scalable, and high-performance back-end services in a microservices architecture. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in GCP back-end services such as GKE, App Engine, Cloud Run, and Cloud Functions, along with experience in databases (AlloyDB, Cloud Spanner, Cloud SQL) and integration with front-end and external systems. This role requires hands-on coding, API development, and close collaboration with front-end, DevOps, and architecture teams in a global environment. This position is an on-site position for Chennai. Experience & Qualifications 68 years of back-end development experience, with at least 3+ years in senior/lead analyst roles. Proficiency in one or more back-end programming languages: Node.s, Python, or Java. Strong experience with GCP microservices deployments on GKE, App Engine, Cloud Run, and Cloud Functions. Deep knowledge of AlloyDB, Cloud Spanner, and Cloud SQL for schema design and query optimization. Experience in API development (REST/GraphQL) and integration best practices. Familiarity with Gemini Code Assist for code generation and CLI-based deployments. Understanding of Git-based CI/CD workflows and DevOps practices. Experience integrating AI tools into back-end workflows. Strong understanding of cloud security and compliance requirements. Excellent communication skills for working in a distributed/global team environment. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain microservices and APIs running on GKE, Cloud Run, App Engine, and Cloud Functions. Build secure, scalable REST and GraphQL APIs to support Our Client front-end applications and integrations. Work with the GCP Architect to ensure back-end design aligns with enterprise architecture and security best practices. Implement integration layers between GCP-hosted services, AlloyDB, Cloud Spanner, Cloud SQL, and third-party APIs. Deploy services using Gemini Code Assist, CLI tools, and Git-based CI/CD pipelines. Optimize service performance, scalability, and cost efficiency. Implement authentication, authorization, and role-based access control using GCP Identity Platform / IAM. Work with AI/ML services (e.g , Vertex AI, Document AI, NLP APIs) to enable intelligent back-end capabilities. Collaborate with front-end developers to design efficient data contracts and API payloads. Participate in code reviews and enforce clean, maintainable coding standards. (ref:hirist.tech)