We’re seeking a high-energy, experienced Lead Software Engineer to join our Workforce Management (WFM) software development team. You’ll play a key role in designing, developing, and implementing server-side components, with opportunities to contribute to client-side development as well. This role operates in an agile environment with a focus on innovation, scalability, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and document scalable technical solutions that align with business and architectural requirements.
• Write clean, efficient code with strong unit, integration, and automation testing.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and enhance existing software solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure delivery of high-quality products.
• Lead technical design and contribute to architectural decisions.
• Review code and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Mentor and coach team members, helping to build a high-performing agile team.
• Promote best practices in agile development and contribute to process improvements.

Required Qualifications

• 12+ years of Java web application development experience.
• Strong expertise in server-side technologies: Java, Hibernate, Spring, RESTful Web Services, JUnit, Mockito/Easymock.
• Experience in front-end technologies such as Angular, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, or Spring MVC.
• Experience with Cucumber, Playwright, or Selenium for E2E testing is a major plus.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude) and ability to integrate AI in coding and debugging.
• Proven experience with rapid prototyping and creative problem-solving using emerging technologies.
• Experience working with multi-tier web applications and distributed systems.

Preferred Experience

• AWS cloud development and deployment.
• Continuous Integration/Delivery tools such as Jenkins, Maven.
• Application servers: JBoss, Tomcat.
• Working knowledge of Agile methodologies and Scrum artifacts (Definition of Done, user stories, backlog grooming).

Soft Skills & Personal Attributes

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Adaptable and resilient when working with legacy systems or rigid processes.
• Creative problem-solver who thrives under constraints.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and self-driven.
• Positive attitude with a focus on delivering value and results.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (required).

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