Lead Software Engineer

Virtusa; Westlake (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtusa seeks an experienced Java Full Stack Developer to deliver enterprise-scale applications. You will craft robust back-end services with Spring and Node.js, while building responsive front-ends with Angular.

Collaborate across product, design, and operations teams to ensure scalable, secure solutions. Bring 11+ years of hands-on Java work, strong problem-solving, and a proactive, self-directed mindset to the team.

Qualifications

• 11+ years of professional Java application development experience.
• Proficient with Java 21 features and modern development practices.
• Strong with Spring Framework 6, including Spring Boot, Spring Security, and Spring Data.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise applications using Java 21 and Spring 6.
• Build dynamic front-end apps with Angular.
• Create and manage back-end services and APIs using Node.js and Spring Boot.

Skills

Java 21

Spring Framework 6

Spring Boot

Spring Security

Spring Data

Angular

Node.js

REST APIs

Microservices

SQL

PostgreSQL

NoSQL

MongoDB

Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP)

DevOps basics

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Java Full Stack Developer

Self-driven individual contributor with strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

• 11+ years of professional experience in Java application development.
• Develop and maintain enterprise-level applications using Java 21 and Spring 6.
• Build dynamic and responsive front-end applications using Angular.
• Create and manage back-end services and APIs using Node.js and Spring Boot.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers, product managers, architects, and development teams to deliver scalable and high-quality solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, unit testing, performance tuning, and application optimization activities.
• Ensure application security, scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues across the full technology stack.
• Stay current with emerging trends and best practices in Java, JavaScript, Angular, and web development technologies.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with Java 21 features and modern Java development practices.
• Deep understanding of Spring Framework 6 including Spring Boot, Spring Security, and Spring Data.
• Experience developing modern user interfaces using Angular 12 or higher.
• Proficient in Node.js for server-side application development.
• Strong experience in RESTful API design and development.
• Solid understanding of Git, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical and complex problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and deliver solutions with minimal supervision.
• Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases including PostgreSQL and MongoDB.
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience working in Agile and Scrum development environments.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Core Skills

• Java 21
• Spring Framework 6
• Spring Boot
• Spring Security
• Spring Data
• Angular
• Node.js
• JavaScript
• REST APIs
• Microservices
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• SQL
• PostgreSQL
• NoSQL
• MongoDB