JAVA Lead | Pune, IN

Photon; India; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology firm is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in India to lead a team in designing and developing high-quality software solutions. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience in Java, Spring Boot, and microservices architecture. The role involves collaboration with stakeholders to create robust software, mentoring team members, and contributing to CI/CD practices. Strong analytical skills and expertise in the latest technologies are essential for enhancing customer experience and optimizing software solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software development focused on Java technologies.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Strong understanding of infrastructure, networks, and cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers in technical guidance.
• Drive design and implementation of high-quality software solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications.

Skills

Java 17+

Spring Boot

REST API Development

Agile practices

Microservices

Kafka

WebFlux

CI/CD

DevOps

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Maven

Gradle

Git

GitHub Enterprise

ELK

Kibana

Cassandra

Job description

For the past 20 years, we have powered many Digital Experiences for the Fortune 500. Since 1999, we have grown from a few people to more than 4000 team members across the globe that are engaged in various Digital Modernization. For a brief 1 minute video about us, you can check https://youtu.be/uJWBWQZEA6o.

What will you do?

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, providing technical guidance, coaching, and support in their professional development.
• Drive the design, development, and implementation of high-quality software solutions using Spring Boot and microservices architecture.
• Collaborate with architects, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Ensure the delivery of quality code with 100% code coverage, following Sonar coding standards and best practices.
• Participate in design discussions, architectural decisions, and code reviews to ensure scalability, reliability, and maintainability of the software.
• Design and implement robust and scalable APIs for internal and external consumption, adhering to RESTful principles and industry best practices.
• Develop comprehensive API documentation and specifications to facilitate integration and usage by other teams and external partners.
• Collaborate with quality assurance engineers to develop automated test suites for API testing, ensuring comprehensive coverage and reliability of APIs.
• Work closely with UI, DevOps, Sterling, DBA, and other teams to integrate software components, automate deployment processes, and ensure seamless operation of the software.
• Stay updated with the latest technologies and industry trends, and evaluate their potential impact on our projects and solutions.
• Gain exposure to different brands within our organization, understand their unique requirements and implementation strategies, and contribute to the development of scalable and flexible solutions.
• Analyse and optimize the end-to-end order lifecycle, including order processing, delivery, and returns, to enhance the overall customer experience.
• Study real-life cases from leading e-commerce giants, identify best practices and opportunities for improvement, and incorporate them into our software solutions.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 8+ years in Java 17+, Functional programming in Java, Sprint Boot, REST API Development, Kafka, WebFlux (nice to have), ELK & Kibana, Unit, Mockito, Databases, NO SQL, Cassandra, etc.
• Software delivery leveraging agile practices at scale.
• Technical expertise and hands‑on experience with implementing and owning enterprise‑level Order Management and related Supply Chain Systems.
• Hands‑on experience in building and governing Microservices related to the Supply Chain domain.
• Knowledge of latest UI design trends like API‑first Development, Voice UI, and AI technology.
• Expertise in building highly scalable and transactional customer‑facing applications.
• Good understanding of infrastructure, networks, and security with a focus on security life cycle management and cybersecurity.
• Experience with building CI/CD and DevOps solutions.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to dissect complex problems and propose effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and inspire team members.
• Experience with Maven or Gradle, Git, and GitHub Enterprise expertise.