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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Backend Software Engineer, Developer Productivity Engineering - **Company:** Google LLC - **Location:** Mountain View, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $161,000.0 - $194,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Github, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Oracle (Applications), Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Test Execution Engine, Pulumi, Google Cloud, Backend, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Api Design, Terraform, Dynatrace, Docker, Golang - **Published:** July 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/A706990887CF45A2B05023D673108B7B/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. * 5+ years of experience in backend programming languages such as Python, Go, Java. * 3+ years of extensive experience with leading cloud platforms (Google Cloud Platform) and their core services. * Expertise in containerization technologies (Docker) and container orchestration platforms (Kubernetes), crucial for managing scalable applications. * Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Terragrunt, Pulumi, and Helm, for automated and consistent infrastructure management. * Experience building infrastructure on one or more Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure, Oracle) * Proficiency with CI/CD systems and workflows (e.g., ArgoCD, Github Actions), enabling continuous delivery and integration. * Empathy for the Developer Experience (DevEx): A proven track record of gathering feedback from engineering teams to improve internal tooling and workflows. * API-First Mentality: Experience building internal APIs or abstractions that hide the complexity of Kubernetes or Cloud IAM from the end-user (the SWE). * Teaching & Mentorship: Ability to lead "Office Hours" or write internal documentation that upskills the broader engineering org on cloud-native patterns. It'd be great if you had these: * 2+ years of experience delivering large-scale transformation projects, specifically transitioning legacy applications to modern cloud-native solutions. * Track record of delivering scalable solutions to complex software problems * Experience in startup or high-growth environments. ## Description As a Developer Productivity & Infrastructure Engineer, you won't just be keeping the lights on; you will be the force multiplier for our entire engineering org. Your mission is to build the 'Golden Path'-a seamless, automated, and secure platform that allows our AI and Power Systems experts to deploy code at scale with zero friction, turning infrastructure into a competitive advantage rather than a bottleneck. How you'll make 10x impact: * Design and treat "Infrastructure as a Product," creating internal platforms and CLI tools that allow feature teams to deploy services, manage secrets, and scale resources without deep infrastructure knowledge. * Proactively identify bottlenecks in the inner-loop development cycle (local environment setup, build times, test execution) to ensure engineers can go from "code complete" to "production" in minutes, not days. * Establish standardized templates and best practices for service architecture, ensuring that the "easy way" to build is also the most secure, reliable, and observable way. * Empower application teams to own their own production health by providing intuitive dashboards, standardized alerting frameworks, and distributed tracing tools. ## Related Videos - [The Cloud is Calling: Answer with In-Demand Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/945-the-cloud-is-calling-answer-with-in-demand-skills) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Retooling and refactoring - an investment in people.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/371-retooling-and-refactoring-an-investment-in-people) - [Empowering Thousands of Developers: Our Journey to an Internal Developer Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1519-empowering-thousands-of-developers-our-journey-to-an-internal-developer-platform) ## Related Articles - [What’s the Difference Between Frontend and Backend Development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/240-what-s-the-difference-between-frontend-and-backend-development) - [20 Essential Tools For Backend Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/218-20-essential-tools-for-backend-development) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Backend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/196-backend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023)