Staff Engineer Software - Java & React [T500-29217]

Albertsons Companies India; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 4,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Albertsons Companies India is seeking a highly experienced Senior Full Stack Developer to lead Java, web and mobile solutions for a global retailer. You will design, develop, and review code, and mentor peers while collaborating with international teams in a production environment.

The role emphasizes OOAD, REST APIs, cloud, CI/CD, and automated testing, with a focus on scalable architectures. Retail domain experience is required, and mentoring across teams is encouraged.

Qualifications

• 9-12 years of Full Stack Java, Web and Mobile development experience.
• 9+ years in OOAD, Java EE, Web tech and REST APIs.
• Experience with application servers such as Tomcat, Jetty, Reactor Netty.
• Databases: Oracle, Azure SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra.
• Strong design patterns for scalable web/mobile apps.
• 2+ years cloud platform experience (Azure/GCP/AWS).
• CI/CD with Jenkins or GitHub Actions.
• Familiar with AI-assisted tools like GitHub Copilot.
• Experience mentoring development teams and working in Agile environments.
• Retail domain experience is required.
• Production environments with an SRE mindset.

Responsibilities

• Hands on code writing and code reviews.
• Evaluates complex user requests and clarifies objectives for new/modified programs.
• Designs/develops software solutions based on business needs.
• Improves/maintains embedded system software with domain knowledge.
• Performs feasibility studies for new or existing applications and makes decisions.
• Ensures high-quality products and adherence to standards.
• Participates in the hiring process and referrals.
• Collaborates across teams to solve problems.
• Guides others on quality standards and practices.

Skills

Java

OOAD

REST APIs

Microservices

Spring Boot

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms

JUnit

Selenium

Playwright

Cucumber

Test automation

Appium

Agile

GitHub Copilot

Retail domain

Mentoring

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

Job description

About Albertsons Companies India:

At Albertsons Companies India, we're not just pushing the boundaries of technology and retail innovation, we're cultivating a space where ideas flourish and careers thrive. Our workplace in India is a vital extension of the Albertsons Companies Inc. workforce and important to the next phase in the company's technology journey to support millions of customers' lives every day.

At the Albertsons Companies India, we are raising the bar to grow across Technology & Engineering, AI, Digital and other company functions, and transform a 165-year-old American retailer. At Albertsons Companies India associates collaborate directly with international teams, enhancing decision-making processes and organizational agility through exciting and pivotal projects. Your work will make history and help millions of lives each day come together around the joys of food and inspire their well-being.

• Hands on code writing and doing code reviews
• Evaluates complex user requests, projects, and clarifies objectives and functional requirements for new or modified computer programs
• Designs/develops software solutions and business process solutions based on business needs and requirements using specialized domain knowledge and developed business expertise
• Improves/sustains embedded system software using specialized domain knowledge and developed business expertise
• Conducts and prepares feasibility studies for new applications and/or existing ones and makes decisions within general parameters under little supervisions
• Demonstrates standards to deliver high-quality products and services; models' adherence to quality standards for more junior employees
• Focus on quality in all aspects of work; Follows established standards of excellence and also continues to strive on improving them.
• Participates in the hiring process (by submitting referrals, meeting candidates, attending recruiting events, presenting externally, writing blogs)
• Contributes to team activities and collaborates within all teams within/across domains to solve problems.
• Has deeper understanding of quality standards and guides others

Experience Required:

• 9-12 years of experience as a Full Stack Developer in Java, Web, and Mobile development technologies
• 9+ years of programming experience in OOAD, Java EE, Web Technologies, and REST APIs
• Specialized knowledge of application servers such as Tomcat, Apache Jetty, Reactor Netty
• Specialized knowledge of database technologies including relational databases (Oracle, Azure SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and/or NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra), with experience in mobile data synchronization and offline storage
• Strong expertise in design patterns, with a solid foundation in building scalable and maintainable applications across web and mobile platforms
• Minimum 2+ years of experience with cloud platform services and application development using Microsoft Azure, GCP, or AWS
• Familiarity with GitHub Copilot or similar AI-assisted development tools
• Specialized knowledge of the full software development lifecycle
• Specialized knowledge of automated unit testing with tools like JUnit/TestNG and test automation frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, Cucumber, Rest-Assured, Karate; plus, mobile testing tools like Appium or Espresso
• Specialized knowledge of software development methodologies (Agile)
• Ability to understand client/stakeholder expectations and recognize and elevate issues that may affect delivery
• Specialized knowledge in CI/CD processes using Jenkins or GitHub Actions
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and/or Kubernetes is a strong plus
• Compassionate and kind, showing courtesy, dignity, and respect. They show sincere interest and empathy for all others.
• Show integrity in what is done and how it is done - without sacrificing personal/business ethics.
• Embrace an inclusion-focused mindset, seeking input from others on their work and encouraging the open expression of diverse ideas and opinions
• Team-oriented, positively contributing to team morale and willing to help.
• Learning-Focused, finding ways to improvise in their field and use positive constructive feedback to grow personally and professionally
• Think strategically and proactively anticipate future problems, needs or changes in the work
• Retail Domain Experience is required
• Experienced in mentoring development teams
• Hands-on experience in production environments with an SRE (Site Reliability Engineering) mindset

Mandatory Skills Required:

• Programming Languages: Java (11+ Version)
• Backend Skills: Spring Boot / REST APIs/ Microservices
• Automation Testing: JUnit / Selenium / Playwright / Cucumber / Jest