Cloud Developer, Application Modernization, Professional Services, Google Cloud

Google Cloud is seeking a Cloud Developer specializing in Application Modernization for their Professional Services team. This role is crucial in helping customers transform their existing enterprise applications into modern, cloud-native solutions on the Google Cloud Platform.

The position requires a strong technical background with 6 years of experience leading enterprise application portfolios and expertise in cloud technologies like Kubernetes, VMWare, and Openshift. You'll be working directly with Google's strategic cloud customers, providing technical guidance and hands-on development to modernize their applications.

As a Cloud Developer, you'll be responsible for transforming monolithic applications into microservices, implementing APIs, and developing serverless solutions. The role involves both architectural design and actual coding, requiring proficiency in languages like Python, Java, or Go. You'll also advise on operational aspects such as application rollouts, monitoring, and best practices.

The position offers a competitive base salary range of $147,000-$216,000 plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The role is available in multiple locations including Chicago, Atlanta, Austin, Boulder, and Toronto, with up to 30% travel required for customer engagement.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced developers who want to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies while directly impacting major enterprises' digital transformation journeys. You'll be part of Google Cloud's mission to accelerate organizations' ability to digitally transform their businesses across more than 200 countries and territories.

The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with customer-facing skills, as you'll be both a trusted technical advisor and hands-on developer. You'll also contribute to the broader Google Cloud ecosystem by creating best practice recommendations, tutorials, and sample code.