Virtusa Corporation

Lead Software Engineer

Virtusa Corporation$120K — $145K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 7+ years of professional experience in software development
  • Strong proficiency in Java (Java 17+)
  • Experience with Spring / Spring Boot
  • Strong knowledge of SQL and relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL)
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality Java applications and services
  • Lead technical design discussions and contribute to architectural decisions
  • Build and optimize RESTful APIs, microservices, and backend systems
  • Ensure application performance, scalability, reliability, and security
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices
  • Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members
  • Collaborate with product managers, QA, DevOps, and other stakeholders

Benefits

  • Opportunity for mentorship and professional growth
  • Involvement in architectural decision-making
  • Exposure to modern technologies and cloud platforms
  • Flexible work environment
  • Participation in Agile/Scrum ceremonies for continuous improvement
Full Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Engineer to design, develop, and maintain
scalable, high-performance enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will have deep
expertise in Java and modern backend / frontend technologies, a strong understanding of
system design, and the ability to mentor junior engineers while collaborating with
cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality Java applications and services
Lead technical design discussions and contribute to architectural decisions
Build and optimize RESTful APIs, microservices, and backend systems
Ensure application performance, scalability, reliability, and security
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices
Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members
Mentor junior engineers and support team knowledge sharing
Collaborate with product managers, QA, DevOps, and other stakeholders
Troubleshoot complex technical issues in development and production environments
Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
7+ years of professional experience in software development
Strong proficiency in Java (Java 17+)
Experience with Spring / Spring Boot
Solid understanding of object-oriented design, design patterns, and SOLID principles
Experience building RESTful APIs and backend services
Strong knowledge of SQL and relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL)
Familiarity with Git and modern CI/CD pipelines
Experience working in Agile development environments
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with microservices architecture
Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Experience with containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
Knowledge of message queues / streaming platforms (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
Familiarity with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, DynamoDB, Cassandra)
Understanding of security best practices and authentication (OAuth2, JWT)
Experience supporting high-availability or mission-critical systems

About Virtusa Corporation

Virtusa Corporation is a global provider of digital business strategy, digital engineering, and information technology (IT) services and solutions. The company helps its clients transform their businesses through innovative technology solutions that enable them to improve customer engagement, increase operational efficiency, and drive revenue growth. Virtusa Corporation was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Southborough, Massachusetts. The company has over 20,000 employees and operates in over 30 countries around the world. Virtusa Corporation is committed to sustainability and has received numerous awards for its environmental and social responsibility initiatives.
Learn more about Virtusa Corporation
Size
22,883 employees
Market Cap
$1.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$44.6 million
Founded
1996
5 Year Trend
+22.3%
Revenue
$1.2 billion
NASDAQ

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