Lead Software Engineer

VusionGroup; Coppell (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off (35 days)

Health & Wellness benefits

Retirement savings plans

Hybrid working model

Volunteer Time Off

Commute benefits

Job summary

A retail tech company in Texas is looking for a Mid-Senior Level Software Engineer to lead the development of high-performance applications. The role focuses on both technical leadership and hands-on development in a collaborative environment. Candidates should have a strong background in Java and experience with RESTful APIs. The company offers a hybrid work setup, generous PTO, and numerous benefits to support employees' well-being.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software engineering experience focused on full stack or backend Java development.
• Proficiency in Java and Python with knowledge of serverless technologies.
• Experience with GPU acceleration and architecture of high-quality REST APIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of high-performance software applications.
• Drive architectural decisions and ensure robust systems.
• Mentor and guide a team of software engineers.

Skills

Java

Python

RESTful API design

Microservices architecture

Multithreading

Concurrent programming

Containerization (Docker)

Orchestration (Kubernetes)

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

SQL

NoSQL databases

Apache Kafka

Apache Spark

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to develop the future of retail? As the world’s leader in IoT and data technologies for commerce, our mission is to help retailers and brands use digitalization to become more efficient, more intelligent, and more sustainable—and in doing so, enable more positive commerce.

VusionGroup is a fast-growing, fast-paced retail tech company. We believe that by thinking big and working together as one team—agile thinkers, tech makers, and change agents—we can build the largest retail IoT platform in the world.

What You Will Be Doing

• Technical Leadership: Lead the design, development, and deployment of high-performance, scalable software applications.
• Architecture & Design: Drive architectural decisions and ensure robust, scalable, and maintainable systems.
• Hands-on Development: Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications, including real-time image and video processing pipelines.
• Performance Optimization: Profile and optimize software for low latency, high concurrency, and efficient memory usage.
• API Development: Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices that support vision-based and IoT applications.
• Security & Compliance: Ensure solutions comply with privacy, security, and ethical AI standards.
• Team Mentorship: Mentor and guide a team of software engineers; conduct code reviews and enforce best practices.
• Collaboration: Partner with hardware engineers, embedded developers, and UI/UX designers to deliver seamless solutions.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 7+ years of software engineering experience, with a focus on full stack or backend Java development.
• Technical Skills: Experience with multithreading, concurrent programming, and GPU acceleration; RESTful API design and microservices architecture.
• Skills: Proficiency in Java and Python; containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP); SQL and NoSQL databases; big data frameworks (Apache Kafka, Spark).
• Abilities: Knowledge of serverless technologies; ability to architect and develop high quality REST APIs; strong problem-solving and agile mindset.
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Preferred Qualifications: Understanding of HPC and distributed systems; hands-on experience with Elasticsearch, Azure Cosmos DB, or MongoDB; knowledge of serverless technologies and Azure Stack services (Functions, IoT Hub, Service Bus).

We Innovate. We Help Communities Thrive.

VusionGroup has an international presence in 19 countries. You’ll be part of a globally distributed team of intellectually curious, committed, and collaborative co-workers. The work is fast paced, challenging, and ambitious. You will feel valued for your contributions as we reinvent modern commerce—together.

Benefits & Culture

We feel supported. You will too. VusionGroup is a place where people feel safe, happy, and respected. We offer programs and benefits to support you in whatever comes next in your life, including:

• Generous paid time off (PTO): 35 days PTO to enable work/life integration and promotes a culture of trust.
• Health & Wellness: Eligibility for healthcare benefits begin day one, plus retirement savings plans.
• Financial future: Retirement savings plans and financial planning support.
• Family-First Support: Assistance for family challenges, time for loved ones and self-care.
• Hybrid Work: Two days working from home, three days in the office, with flexibility to work remotely up to two weeks per year.
• Volunteer Time Off: Time off to volunteer and give back to the community.
• Career Growth: E-learning opportunities, workshops, and global mobility potential.
• Commute Benefits: Up to $100/month for commuting expenses.
• Philanthropy: Company matches employee donations up to $500 per year.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Software Development