Staff Software Engineer

GAP Inc

2 - 5 years

Hyderabad

Posted: 26/10/2025

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Job Description

About the Role

In this role, you will design highly scalable and high performing technology solutions in an Agile work environment and produce and deliver code and/or test cases using wide-ranging experience, professional concepts, company objectives and Agile practices. You will collaborate closely with key business support teams, product managers, architecture to assist in resolving complex critical cross-team and cross-domain production issues to help simplify and improve business processes through the latest in technology and automation. You are a technical expert and will lead through the requirements gathering, design, development, deployment, and support phases of a product. You will leverage your comprehensive knowledge of domain and core programming technologies or packages to mentor and advise team members.

What You'll Do

Lead the design and development of applications using Java, Spring Boot, REST/SOAP services, Spring Batch, and Microservices.
Build and maintain SOAP/RESTful APIs for application services and integrations.
Develop Kafka producer and consumer APIs with clear documentation.
Implement and enforce best practices in Spring Boot security, OAuth, source control, CI/CD pipelines, and observability.
Partner with architects and stakeholders to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions for Gap’s technology stack.
Drive technical leadership in requirement analysis, solutioning, and design reviews.
Work collaboratively with DevOps teams to resolve production issues and act as first-level support for critical applications.
Mentor and coach engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
Make informed technology choices about databases, scaling strategies, and cost-conscious solutions.

Who You Are

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
8+ years of experience, including 5+ years in Java/Spring Boot development.
Proven expertise in microservices, API design, and performance-intensive applications.
Ability to quickly learn new programming languages and tools.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Effective team player with a collaborative mindset.

Preferred Skills

Experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred).
Familiarity with Docker, Swagger, Postman, and logging/monitoring platforms (e.g., Splunk).
Knowledge of enterprise batch schedulers (CAWA or similar).
Understanding of the retail/e-commerce domain (inventory, order management, integrations) is an advantage.

About Company

Gap Inc., commonly known as GAP, is a leading global retailer specializing in clothing, accessories, and personal care products. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Gap operates several brands, including Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, Athleta, and Intermix. The company is known for its casual and stylish apparel, targeting a wide range of age groups and lifestyles. With a strong presence both online and in physical stores, Gap focuses on offering high-quality, affordable fashion while emphasizing sustainability and social responsibility in its operations.