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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Java - Developer (GCP) - **Company:** Square One Resources Limited - **Location:** Basildon, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, Software Debugging, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Identity and Access Management, Subnetting, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), PostgreSQL, MySQL, OAuth, Oracle (Applications), Openid Connect, Single Sign-On, Software Engineering, Load Balancing, System Availability, Software Troubleshooting, Firewalls (Computer Science), Backend, Git, Deployment Automation, Software Version Control, Microservices - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815187987-java-developer-gcp ## About the Role * High experience in backend software engineering experience * Strong commercial experience with Java and modern backend architectures * Experience leading technical initiatives and mentoring engineers, * Java * DevOps practices (CI/CD, Git/version control) * Security and Identity & Access Management (IAM) * Monitoring and logging solutions * Relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle) * Server-side technologies and distributed systems * Technical leadership and mentoring * Cloud experience, particularly GCP Preferred Skills * Subnets * Firewalls * Load balancing * VPN configuration * Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills * GCP experience * High-availability and resilient platform design, * Experience with authentication, authorization, SSO, OAuth2, OpenID Connect, or identity platforms. * Background building enterprise-scale APIs and microservices. * Experience in cloud-native environments and DevOps automation. * Proven ability to lead projects and mentor engineering teams. ## Description Role: Senior Backend Software Engineer - Java - Identity Management Services - GCP Senior Backend Software Engineer required to join an Identity Management Services team, responsible for designing and delivering secure, scalable backend platforms. You'll act as a technical leader, driving modern engineering practices, mentoring developers, and ensuring platform resilience. Experience Required: * High experience in backend software engineering experience * Strong commercial experience with Java and modern backend architectures * Experience leading technical initiatives and mentoring engineers Required Skills * Java * DevOps practices (CI/CD, Git/version control) * Security and Identity & Access Management (IAM) * Monitoring and logging solutions * Relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle) * Server-side technologies and distributed systems * Technical leadership and mentoring * Cloud experience, particularly GCP Preferred Skills * Subnets * Firewalls * Load balancing * VPN configuration * Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills * GCP experience * High-availability and resilient platform design What You'll Be Doing * Designing and developing high-scale backend services supporting identity management platforms. * Leading technical design and architecture decisions. * Improving platform reliability, scalability, and resilience. * Establishing CI/CD and DevOps best practices. * Mentoring engineers and raising overall technical standards. * Collaborating with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment. * Implementing monitoring, observability, and operational excellence practices. Suitable Candidate Profile A strong match would typically have: * Experience with authentication, authorization, SSO, OAuth2, OpenID Connect, or identity platforms. * Background building enterprise-scale APIs and microservices. * Experience in cloud-native environments and DevOps automation. * Proven ability to lead projects and mentor engineering teams. ## Related Videos - [The Open-source Java SDK for Multi-Cloud Development - Sandeep Pal](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2113-the-open-source-java-sdk-for-multi-cloud-development-sandeep-pal) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Keeping applications secure by evolving OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100152-keeping-applications-secure-by-evolving-oauth-2-0-and-openid-connect) - [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of) - [Branch your database like your code: How schema changes and pull requests go hand in hand](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/350-branch-your-database-like-your-code-how-schema-changes-and-pull-requests-go-hand-in-hand) - [The Cloud is Calling: Answer with In-Demand Skills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/945-the-cloud-is-calling-answer-with-in-demand-skills) ## Related Articles - [93 Java Interview Questions You Should Prepare For](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/14-93-java-interview-questions-you-should-prepare-for) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Top 10 Java Libraries](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/364-top-10-java-libraries) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [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)