Lead Software Engineer - Microservices Anchor - Pune, India
Photon
5 - 10 years
Pune
Posted: 20/05/2026
Job Description
Who are we?
For the past 20 years, we have powered many Digital Experiences for the Fortune 500. Since 1999, we have grown from a few people to more than 4000 team members across the globe that are engaged in various Digital Modernization. For a brief 1 minute video about us, you can check https://youtu.be/uJWBWQZEA6o.
What will you do? What are we looking for?
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.
About Company
Photon is a global digital consulting and technology services company specializing in digital transformation, customer experience, and enterprise modernization. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Photon works with Fortune 100 companies to deliver solutions in areas like omnichannel commerce, mobile and web applications, cloud adoption, AI, and data analytics. The company focuses on creating seamless digital experiences by integrating design, technology, and strategy to help businesses engage customers and improve operational efficiency.
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