Lead Software Engineer (Java,Microservices Anchor)
About Williams-Sonoma
Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Today, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is one of the United States' largest e-commerce retailers with some of the best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings. Our family of brands includes Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, West Elm, Williams-Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation, GreenRow, and Mark and Graham. We currently operate retail stores globally, and our products are available through catalogs and online worldwide.
Williams-Sonoma has established a Technology Center in Pune, India to enhance its global operations. The India Technology Center serves as a critical hub for innovation and focuses on developing cutting-edge solutions in areas such as e-commerce, supply chain optimization, and customer experience management. By integrating advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, data analytics, and machine learning, the center plays a crucial role in accelerating Williams-Sonoma's growth and maintaining its competitive edge in the global market.
Role Overview
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.
Impact of the Role
Lead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade, scalable applications
Support Logistics and Warehouse Management Systems through robust technology solutions
Drive collaboration across cross-functional business and technology teams
Enable integration with third-party vendors such as Manhattan Associates
Technology Platforms You Will Work On
Java, JavaEE
Spring Boot, Spring MVC/WebFlux
Kafka
RESTful web services, JPA
SLF4J logging, application configuration management
DB2, SQL Server, Oracle
Kubernetes
CI/CD tools and automated testing frameworks
AppDynamics, Splunk, ELK, Grafana
Jira
Warehouse Management Systems (Manhattan WMOS)
Transportation Management Systems, Manhattan Slotting, Labor Management systems
Key Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership with over 15 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
Why Join Williams-Sonoma
Opportunity to be part of the India Technology Center driving global innovation
Work on cutting-edge solutions in e-commerce, supply chain optimization, and customer experience management
Contribute to the growth and competitive edge of a global, industry-leading organization
Williams-Sonoma India Pvt. Ltd.
Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Today, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is one of the United States' largest e-commerce retailers with some of the best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings. Our family of brands are Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teens, West Elm, Williams-Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation, and Mark and Graham. We currently operate retail stores globally. Our products are also available to customers through our catalogs and online worldwide.
Williams-Sonoma India sourcing office was established in 2013. We are based in Gurugram, India. We are sourcing premium products across all categories of Home Furnishing and recorded double digit year-on-year growth. We have a dynamic team of over 100 members handling versatile vendors across India, Nepal & Bangladesh. We are looking to onboard talented people and create successful professional journey.
