Senior Principal Software Engineer - Java

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.

About QAD:

QAD Inc. is a leading provider of adaptive cloud-based enterprise software and services for global manufacturing companies. Global manufacturers face ever-increasing disruption caused by technology-driven innovation and changing consumer preferences. In order to survive and thrive manufacturers must be able to innovate and change business models at unprecedented rates of speed. QAD calls these companies Adaptive Manufacturing Enterprises. QAD solutions help customers in the automotive life sciences packaging consumer products food and beverage high tech and industrial manufacturing industries rapidly adapt to change and innovate for competitive advantage.

QAD is committed to ensuring that every employee feels they work in an environment that values their contributions respects their unique perspectives and provides opportunities for growth regardless of background. QADs DEI program is driving higher levels of diversity equity and inclusion so that employees can bring their whole self to work.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race color sex age national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal state or local protected class. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time