Senior Lead / Software Architect ( SaaS Platform)

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Java Full Stack Developer with 8+ years of hands-on experience in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable web applications. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Java (Spring Boot) on the backend and React.js on the frontend, along with experience in REST APIs, Microservices architecture, and cloud-based deployments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable full-stack applications using Java, Spring Boot, and React.js
• Develop RESTful APIs and Microservices-based applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including UI/UX, DevOps, QA, and Product teams
• Write clean, efficient, and reusable code following best practices
• Perform code reviews and mentor junior developers
• Optimize applications for performance and scalability
• Participate in architectural discussions and technical decision-making
• Ensure application security, data protection, and compliance standards
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems

Required Skills:

• 7+ years of experience in Full Stack development
• Strong hands-on expertise in Java (8/11/17)
• Proficiency in Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security
• Experience in Microservices architecture and RESTful API development
• Strong knowledge of React.js, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3
• Experience with state management tools (Redux/Context API)
• Hands-on experience with Hibernate/JPA
• Good understanding of SQL databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL/Oracle)
• Experience with Git, Maven/Gradle, and CI/CD pipelines
• Working knowledge of Docker/Kubernetes
• Exposure to Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) preferred
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Key Responsibilities 

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable .NET applications and microservices supporting core 

retail operations.

• Build and maintain robust integrations using Kafka, REST APIs, and middleware 

components.

• Work closely with product, POS, merchandising, warehousing, and ERP teams to translate 

business needs into reliable technical solutions.

• Optimize system performance and ensure integrations remain stable across high-volume 

retail cycles.

• Implement best practices in coding, testing, CI/CD, and cloud-native architectures.

• Troubleshoot production issues with speed and a cool head—especially when it impacts 

stores.

• Document technical designs, data flows, and integration contracts clearly.

Required Skills & Experience 

• 6–8+ years of hands-on full stack development using .NET Core / .NET 6+, C#, and 

modern frontend frameworks (React/Angular preferred).

• Strong expertise in Kafka (producers, consumers, topics, partitions, schema registry).

• Solid experience designing RESTful APIs and integrating with enterprise systems.

• Prior experience in retail technology is non-negotiable—POS, inventory, warehousing, or 

ERP exposure is essential.

• Strong knowledge of relational databases (SQL Server, PostgreSQL) and caching 

frameworks.

• Experience building scalable, distributed systems that can handle peak loads.

• Familiarity with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) is a plus.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently on a contract basis.

Nice to Have 

• Experience with message brokers beyond Kafka (e.g., RabbitMQ)

• Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP)

• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins)

• Understanding of retail data models and omnichannel workflows

• Web application development experience in HTML5, CSS3, Javascript (including new ES features), Python
• Hands-on experience in any one of the python-based backend frameworks like Django or Flask or Pyramid along with end to end testing
• Hands-on experience in building high performant React applications
• Hands-on experience working with Object Oriented JavaScript (OOJS), JavaScript libraries and their practical uses in building complex interactive experiences
• Hands-on experience working with TDD in JS with the help of frameworks like Mocha, Chai, Jest, Enzyme, React Testing Library etc.
• In depth knowledge of SQL is a must. SQL Technologies that are desired are MySQL, PostGres, Oracle
• Experience in state management libraries like Redux and MobX
• Good understanding of asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and AJAX
• Familiarity with various component libraries and design systems
• Proficient in using media queries and CSS frameworks like bootstrap or foundation for implementing responsive web design patterns in the applications
• Knowledge of common JavaScript design patterns
• Experience in owning Code Quality and Code Review processes
• Experience on Node.js is an advantage
• Work "in the trenches" with junior developers to implement large features that wow our clients
• Partner with Managers, Business Analysts, and test analysts to develop realistic implementation plans with a focus on quality, sustainability, and delivering value to our clients
• Stand up for coding best practices that ensure quality products: automated testing, unit testing, agile development, continuous integration, code reviews, and technical design
• Improve technical skills of self and the team
• Research industry trends and web technologies, and promote adoption of best-in-class web tools and technologies
• Understand client business issues and actively participate in designing solutions and features that meet client needs
• Take initiative to advance the quality, responsiveness, architecture, or design of our solution, if you want to make it happen you can.
• Excellent organizational and task management skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in global cross-office teams
• Fluency in English is required

What you’ll do - 

1. Design and implementation of the overall web architecture.
2. Design and deployment of database.
3. Ensuring the entire stack is designed and built for speed and scalability.
4. Design and construction of our REST API
5. Integrating our front-end UI with the constructed API
6. Design and implementation of continuous integration and deployment.
7. Work remotely with our global clients and teams across the US

What you should have - 

1. Should have 5+ years of experience expertise in developing applications using any of the frameworks and programming languages
2. 5-8 years’ experience Fluent in CSS (Foundation or Bootstrap), JavaScript and HTML, with an understanding of CSS, React.JS
3. Experience working with server technologies Node.js
4. Experience in API design and development.
5. Understanding of SQL / NoSQL databases MongoDB.
6. Strong knowledge of data structures, system design, and algorithms.
7. Great organizational and time-management skills.
8. Great interpersonal and communication skills.

• 2+ years of software development experience
• Experience designing, implementing and using web services in a Microservice Architecture
• Experience and a good understanding of Node.JS
• Experience in working with any JavaScript frameworks (React, Ember, Knockout, etc.)
• Familiar with relational & non-relational databases such as Postgres, Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, Dynamo
• Familiar with CI (Continuous Integration) and CD (Continuous Delivery)
• Nice to have - Experience with AWS  
• Nice to have - Experience working in an agile development process

• See the inherent challenges in all things; if a task is complicated, you simplify it; if it is simple, you excel at it; if it is mundane, you automate it
• Be a problem solver; be given any problem and will come back with solutions, or at least alternatives
• Be a perfectionist; you are not satisfied until your code is rock solid
• Be pragmatic; you implement the best solution for the problem, not the coolest solution, and can tell the difference
• See the big picture; we write software to solve real business problems