Java Specialist

Virtusa; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtusa seeks a Senior Lead Engineer to drive end-to-end design and delivery of scalable enterprise apps using Java and React in a cloud-native environment.

You will mentor engineers, own architectural decisions, and collaborate with product, design, QA, and infra to align technical strategy with business goals.

This role emphasizes hands-on leadership, modern DevOps practices, and leveraging agentic AI tools to accelerate development.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience building enterprise-grade apps with Java and React.js.
• Strong understanding of React fundamentals including Hooks and Context API.
• Back-end architecture knowledge: microservices, REST APIs, integration patterns.
• Hands-on with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization/orchestration.
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools and release automation (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).
• Demonstrated technical leadership, mentoring, and team motivation.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced agile environment.
• Experience using agentic AI tools (e.g., Devin AI) for development workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of large-scale applications using Java and React.js.
• Provide technical leadership across the full SDLC from requirements to deployment and monitoring.
• Architect scalable, secure, and high-performance systems aligned with business goals.
• Mentor engineers and foster continuous improvement and technical excellence.
• Collaborate with product, design, QA, and infra to define requirements.
• Drive CI/CD, cloud architecture, and DevOps best practices.
• Oversee code and design reviews and engineering process improvements.
• Troubleshoot complex issues with root-cause analysis and durable fixes.
• Contribute to long-term technical strategy and roadmaps.
• Apply agentic AI tools to accelerate development.

Skills

Java

React.js

Cloud platforms

Microservices

CI/CD

Technical leadership

Communication

Agile

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

GitLab CI

GitHub Actions

Job description

We are seeking an accomplished Senior Lead Engineer with deep expertise in Java, React, and modern cloud-native development to join our high‑performing engineering organization. This role blends hands‑on technical leadership, architectural ownership, and team mentorship, making it ideal for a seasoned engineer who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments.

As a Senior Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for driving the end‑to‑end design, development, and delivery of scalable, high‑performance enterprise applications. You will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams—including product, design, QA, and infrastructure—to shape technical strategy, uphold engineering excellence, and guide the team toward successful project outcomes. In addition to building robust software solutions, you will mentor junior engineers, champion best practices, and help establish long-term technical roadmaps.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of large-scale, mission-critical applications using Java, React, and modern architectural patterns.
• Provide technical leadership across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements analysis to deployment and monitoring.
• Architect scalable, secure, and performant systems aligned with business and product goals.
• Mentor, coach, and guide engineering team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineering teams to define technical requirements and ensure alignment.
• Drive adoption of best practices in coding, testing, CI/CD, cloud architecture, and DevOps.
• Oversee code reviews, technical design reviews, and engineering process improvements.
• Troubleshoot complex issues, conduct root‑cause analysis, and implement durable solutions.
• Contribute to the evolution of the team's technical strategy, engineering standards, and long‑term roadmap.
• Apply and advocate for the effective use of agentic AI development tools (e.g., Devin AI) to accelerate software development and improve productivity.

Qualifications - External

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Extensive hands‑on experience building enterprise‑grade applications using Java and modern React.js.
• Strong understanding of React fundamentals, including:
• React Hooks
• Context API
• Solid understanding of backend architecture, microservices, REST APIs, and integration patterns.
• Hands‑on expertise with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools and release automation (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).
• Demonstrated technical leadership, including mentoring and motivating engineering teams.
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical thinking, and architectural reasoning skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical ideas to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Ability to excel in a fast‑paced, agile environment.
• Experience using agentic AI tools (e.g., Devin AI) for software development and workflow automation.