Senior Principal Software Engineer - Java

Job Description

This role is designed for a seasoned Java expert who brings architectural rigor, system-level thinking, and the ability to modernize complex ERP applications. You will lead the evolution of legacy Java-based systems into scalable, service-oriented platforms, influencing cross-functional teams and shaping future product capabilities. You are both a systems thinker and a hands-on mentor who raises the bar for engineering across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the architectural transformation of Java-based ERP platforms for scalability, modularity, and long-term sustainability.

Design and implement modern service layers and API-first integrations with platforms such as Salesforce, finance, and inventory systems.

Serve as a lead engineer and systems architect, owning complex problems while mentoring others on best practices.

Introduce advanced tooling and AI-powered development workflows to increase velocity and code quality.

Collaborate across QA, DevOps, and Product to align engineering outcomes with business needs and operational readiness.

Influence platform strategy and contribute to multi-year roadmaps focused on maintainability, automation, and performance.

Co-lead the development of a new Engineering center in Pune, India.

Qualifications

12+ years of enterprise Java development experience, with deep expertise in re-architecting large, legacy platforms.

Expertise in Spring Boot, Hibernate, service-oriented architecture, and enterprise integrations.

Proven success building and maintaining integrations across diverse systems using REST APIs, event-driven architecture, and file-based methods.

Track record of mentoring engineers, fostering engineering excellence, and driving cross-functional alignment.

Bonus : Experience with Kafka, containerization, ERP modernization, or legacy system migrations.

Preferred Stack & Tools

Languages / Frameworks : Java 11+, Spring Boot, Hibernate, SQL, REST APIs

Tools : IntelliJ, Git, Jenkins, Postman, GitHub Copilot, JIRA

Integration : RESTful APIs, Kafka, JDBC, microservices

Architecture : Modular design, layered architecture, API-first development

Methodologies : Agile, CI / CD, TDD, test automation, architectural reviews

Additional Information

We offer an amazing culture and comprehensive suite of health and wellness benefits so that employees can focus on helping customers reach our vision for them : the Effective Enterprise.

Opportunity to join a growing business, launching into its next phase of expansion and transformation.

The collaborative culture of smart and hard-working people who support one another to get the job done.

Our employees tell us they love working for a global organization focused on collaboration, teamwork and customer outcomes.

Your health and well being are important to us at QAD. We provide programs that help you strike a healthy work-life balance.

An atmosphere of growth and opportunity, where idea-sharing is always prioritized over level or hierarchy.

Compensation packages based on experience and desired skill set.