Associate Director | Google Cloud | Mumbai | Engineering

Job Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Solution Architect with a strong background indeveloping scalable and robust applications. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Node.js forbackend development, React for web frontend, and Flutter for cross-platform mobiledevelopment. Furthermore, this role requires a deep understanding of Google Cloud Platform(GCP) services and expertise in designing and implementing microservices architecture. As aSenior Engineer, you will play a crucial role in leading technical decisions, mentoring junior teammembers, and driving the development of innovative solutions.Responsibilities: Design and maintain scalable and high-performance web and mobile applications usingNode.js, React, and Flutter. Architect and implement robust and efficient backend systems using Node.js andmicroservices architecture principles. Develop user-friendly and responsive web interfaces using React.js and associatedlibraries. Build cross-platform mobile applications for iOS and Android using Flutter frameworkand Dart language. Leverage Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services such as Compute Engine, App Engine,Cloud Functions, Cloud Storage, and managed databases (e.g., Cloud SQL, CloudFirestore) to build and deploy applications. Design and implement RESTful APIs and integrate with various internal and externalservices. Apply best practices for security, scalability, and performance in all stages of thedevelopment lifecycle. Contribute to the design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines for automated building,testing, and deployment of applications on GCP. Collaborate effectively with product managers, designers, and other engineers to defineand deliver high-quality software solutions. Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence tocoding standards. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the full stack. Stay up-to-date with the latest technology trends and best practices in web, mobile,cloud, and microservices development. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering acollaborative and growth-oriented team environment. Contribute to the architectural vision and technical roadmap of our products.Qualifications: 5+ years of professional experience in full-stack development. Strong proficiency in Node.js and its ecosystem, including frameworks like Express.js orNestJS. Extensive experience with React.js and related state management libraries (e.g., Redux,Zustand, Context API). Solid understanding and practical experience in developing cross-platform mobileapplications using Flutter framework and Dart language. Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services and a goodunderstanding of cloud computing concepts. Proven experience in designing and implementing microservices architecture, includingAPI gateways, service discovery, and inter-service communication. Strong understanding of database systems (both relational and NoSQL) such asPostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or Cloud Firestore. Experience with version control systems, particularly Git. Familiarity with testing frameworks and writing unit, integration, and end-to-end tests. Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills. Strong communication and collaboration skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in an Agile developmentenvironment.Preferred Skills: Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration platformslike Kubernetes (GKE). Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, CloudBuild). Experience with monitoring and logging tools on GCP (e.g., Cloud Monitoring, CloudLogging). Understanding of security best practices for web and mobile applications and cloudenvironments. Experience with serverless computing (e.g., Cloud Functions). Contributions to open-source projects