Senior Principal Software Engineer - Java

QAD is a global leader in cloud-based enterprise solutions, empowering businesses to adapt faster and thrive in an increasingly dynamic, digital world. With a strong focus on innovation and AI-driven insights, QAD is shaping the future of enterprise transformation across industries. We foster a flexible, inclusive culture where bold ideas and future-focused talent to drive real impact. Join us to help build the intelligent, connected enterprise of tomorrow.

This hybrid position requires candidates to be based in Pune, with 3-4 days of in-office collaboration per week.

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.

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  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

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  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.