Lead Software Engineer - Microservices Anchor - Pune, India

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About the Role

The Java Lead will be responsible for leading the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade, scalable applications supporting Logistics and Warehouse Management Systems. This role requires strong technical leadership, hands-on development expertise, and close collaboration with cross-functional business and technology teams, including third-party vendors such as Manhattan Associates.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership with over 12+ years of overall experience, including a minimum of 3 years as a Java Lead.
• Design, develop, and lead scalable microservices using Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC/WebFlux, and Kafka.
• Work extensively with relational databases including DB2, SQL Server, and Oracle.
• Drive hands-on development using Java, JavaEE, RESTful web services, JPA, SLF4J logging, and application configuration management.
• Define and enforce secure coding standards, unit testing practices, Git repository and branching strategies, and code quality standards using tools such as Sonar.
• Lead deployments on containerized platforms including Kubernetes.
• Implement and support CI/CD pipelines with automated testing and continuous integration tools.
• Monitor applications using tools such as AppDynamics, Splunk, ELK, and Grafana, including alert and notification setup.
• Work in Agile development environments using Jira for sprint planning, estimation, and delivery tracking.
• Lead integrations with Warehouse Management Systems and Distribution Centers, including Manhattan WMOS.
• Support integrations with Transportation Management Systems, Manhattan Slotting, and Labor Management systems.
• Collaborate closely with Manhattan Associates to design and develop new logistics capabilities.
• Troubleshoot, triage, and identify root causes of production incidents.
• Apply situational leadership to guide teams, drive execution, and deliver measurable business value.
• Translate business requirements into clear technical and functional specifications.
• Facilitate productive discussions across diverse stakeholder groups and drive alignment.
• Demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• Communicate effectively with both business and technical teams through strong verbal and written skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and Kafka.
• Strong knowledge of logistics, warehouse management, and third-party integrations.
• Experience working with integration platforms and enterprise web services.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to align technology solutions to revenue and operational goals.