GCP Full Stack - Manager

At PwC, our people in software and product innovation focus on developing cutting-edge software solutions and driving product innovation to meet the evolving needs of clients. These individuals combine technical experience with creative thinking to deliver innovative software products and solutions. Those in software engineering at PwC will focus on developing innovative software solutions to drive digital transformation and enhance business performance. In this field, you will use your knowledge to design, code, and test cutting-edge applications that revolutionise industries and deliver exceptional user experiences.

The Opportunity

When you join PwC Acceleration Centers (ACs), you step into a pivotal role focused on actively supporting various Acceleration Center services, from Advisory to Assurance, Tax and Business Services. In our innovative hubs, you’ll engage in challenging projects and provide distinctive services to support client engagements through enhanced quality and innovation. You’ll also participate in dynamic and digitally enabled training that is designed to grow your technical and professional skills.

As part of the Software Engineering team you will lead and support the modernization and migration of legacy applications to Google Cloud Platform, driving cloud-native transformation engagements. As a Manager, you will leverage your knowledge to mentor junior staff, guide project teams, and secure the successful delivery of innovative solutions that align with client goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the modernization and migration of legacy applications to Google Cloud Platform
• Drive cloud-native transformation initiatives for client engagements
• Mentor junior staff and support their professional development
• Guide project teams to secure successful delivery of solutions
• Align project outcomes with client goals and expectations
• Promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
• Manage project resources and timelines to meet deliverable deadlines
• Leverage knowledge to address challenges and enhance project success
  
  

What You Must Have

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 8 years of experience in software development/architecture with 3 years on GCP
• Oral and written proficiency in English required
  
  

What Sets You Apart

• GCP Professional certifications
• Leading cloud-native transformation engagements
• Designing and deploying cloud-native applications
• Developing solutions using microservices and serverless patterns
• Implementing CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment
• Mentoring junior staff and building GCP capabilities
• Staying updated on GCP innovations and AI tooling
• Experience with Agile, DevSecOps, SRE, and FinOps practices
  
  

About The Role

We are seeking experienced GCP Full Stack Engineers at the Manager levels to lead and support the modernization and migration of legacy and on-premises applications to Google Cloud Platform (GCP). This role blends deep full stack engineering skills with a cloud-native, PaaS-first mindset, and includes responsibilities across solution architecture, delivery leadership, DevSecOps, and AI adoption in modern development practices.

The ideal candidates will have expertise across both frontend and backend technologies, a strong foundation in GCP services, and hands-on experience leading or executing cloud-native transformation engagements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead/participate in the design, development, and deployment of cloud-native full stack applications using GCP services such as Cloud Run, App Engine, Google Kubernatis Engine (GKE) , Anthos,Cloud Functions, Firestore, BigQuery, Pub/Sub, and Cloud SQL.
• Analyze legacy or on-prem applications for cloud readiness, dependencies, and modernization opportunities.
• Architect and build solutions using microservices, event-driven, or serverless patterns leveraging GCP native stack such Google App engine, GKE, Anthos, Cloud functions
• Develop full stack solutions using React/Angular/Vue for frontend and Node.js, Python, Java, or Go for backend.
• Create Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates using Terraform, Deployment Manager, or Pulumi.
• Expertise in database design, development, and migration for modern applications, including new builds and transformations to Cloud SQL, Spanner, Bigtable, and Memorystore for caching
• Implement robust CI/CD pipelines using Cloud Build, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins for automated deployment.
• Ensure application-level security and compliance by leveraging GCP IAM, VPC Service Controls, OAuth2, and Cloud Armor.
• Monitor and optimize application performance, cost, and reliability using Cloud Monitoring, Logging, and Profiler.
• Stay updated on GCP innovations, Secure APIs with Apigee X tools, and services, integrating AI tooling (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor) to enhance team productivity.
• Lead project teams delivering GCP-based full stack and migration solutions from discovery through deployment.
• Develop comprehensive solution architecture, roadmaps, and technical designs aligned with client goals.
• Drive cloud transformation engagements, including re-hosting, re-platforming, and refactoring application components.
• Act as a technical advisor and stakeholder liaison, guiding cloud strategies, cost optimization, and risk mitigation.
• Mentor junior staff and build GCP capability across the practice.
• Support business development activities including RFPs, PoCs, and solution walkthroughs.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 7–10+ years of experience in software development/architecture with 3+ years on GCP.
• Led end-to-end migration or modernization initiatives in enterprise environments.
• Deep knowledge of GCP’s PaaS and serverless offerings.
• Experience with multi-region deployments, data residency, and enterprise architecture patterns.
• GCP Professional certifications (Cloud Architect, Cloud Developer) are highly preferred.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and team-building capabilities.
• Proficiency in front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Strong back-end development skills with Node.js, .NET Core, Java, Python, or equivalent.
• Experience migrating legacy applications to Google using methodologies like lift-and-shift, re-platforming, and refactoring.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with GCP services such as:
• App Engine, Cloud Run, GKE, Cloud Functions
• BigQuery, Firestore, Spanner, Pub/Sub
• Identity Platform, IAM, Secret Manager
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor) and ability to integrate AI best practices across dev lifecycles.
• Experience with Agile, DevSecOps, SRE, and FinOps practices.
• Exposure cloud-native patterns (12-factor apps, service mesh, API-first development).
• Experience in multi-cloud or hybrid cloud architecture.
  
  

Preferred Certification

• GCP Associate Cloud Engineer
• GCP Professional Cloud Architect / Cloud Developer

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